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N786 LEX

1996 Opel Tigra

Black Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

37,633 mi
Last recorded37,633 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2006
Typical for 1996 Opel Tigra83,716 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN786 LEX
MakeOpel
ModelTigra
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc
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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2006 37,633 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

poor dip beam patterns

Fail 6 Oct 2006 37,633 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

o/s/r lamp cluster lens damaged

poor dipped beam patterns

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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N786 LEX is a 1996 Opel Tigra in Black with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 N786 LEX, 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 N786 LEX registered?

N786 LEX is a 1996 Opel Tigra, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is N786 LEX safe to buy?

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