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N478 VLJ

1996 Opel Tigra

Blue Petrol 1380cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2016
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

68,937 mi
Last recorded68,937 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2015
Typical for 1996 Opel Tigra83,716 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN478 VLJ
MakeOpel
ModelTigra
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,380cc
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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2015 68,937 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 68,794 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 66,348 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 64,320 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 63,193 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Nov 2008 62,217 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 56,820 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2007 56,820 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

How Reliable is the Opel Tigra?

Based on 1,282 MOT tests across 144 vehicles.

66.0%
Pass Rate
4,299
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
144
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 73
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 55
Direction indicator incorrect colour 51
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 47
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 45
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N478 VLJ is a 1996 Opel Tigra in Blue with a 1,380cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1996 Opel Tigra models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.3% with a typical mileage of 83,716 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Opel Tigra fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 73 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N478 VLJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Opel Tigra typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 30 years old, this Opel Tigra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N478 VLJ registered?

N478 VLJ is a 1996 Opel Tigra, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is N478 VLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for N478 VLJ shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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