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N989 SMX

1996 Opel Tigra

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

90,901 mi
Last recorded90,901 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2014
Typical for 1996 Opel Tigra83,716 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN989 SMX
MakeOpel
ModelTigra
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc
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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2014 90,901 miles

Chassis corrosion on nearside front end behind engine

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 28 Oct 2014 90,886 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Chassis corrosion on nearside front end behind engine

both rear wheel bearings has slight play

Pass 6 Nov 2013 88,580 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 10 Oct 2012 86,255 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Nov 2011 84,942 miles

corrosion on nearside front chassis rail but not considered excessive

Fail 23 Nov 2011 84,942 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

corrosion on nearside front chassis rail but not considered excessive

slight play in both rear wheelbearings, greating noise from offside rear brake.

Pass 25 Nov 2010 83,716 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

general oil leaks around engine and transmission

slight corrosion on nearside front chassis rail within 30cm of suspension mounting

various chips in screen

Fail 25 Nov 2010 83,716 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

general oil leaks around engine and transmission

slight corrosion on nearside front chassis rail within 30cm of suspension mounting

various chips in screen

Fail 14 Nov 2009 82,971 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Nov 2009 82,971 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2008 80,486 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Nov 2008 80,486 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 75,873 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2007 75,867 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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N989 SMX is a 1996 Opel Tigra in Blue with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 N989 SMX, 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 N989 SMX registered?

N989 SMX is a 1996 Opel Tigra, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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