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P106 LEY

1996 Opel Tigra

Gold Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

159,310 mi
Last recorded159,310 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2015
Typical for 1996 Opel Tigra83,716 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP106 LEY
MakeOpel
ModelTigra
Year1996
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc
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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2015 159,310 miles

Front tyres perished

Offside Rear tyre nail in tread

Rear tyres perished

Pass 10 Dec 2014 156,427 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Dec 2013 153,254 miles

o/s/r and n/s/r tyres showing signs of perishing o/s/f tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

Pass 2 Jan 2013 149,774 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Dec 2011 134,650 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 5 Jan 2011 125,304 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2011 125,304 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 5 Jan 2010 101,175 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2009 101,136 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 11 Dec 2008 96,850 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

slight leak from winscreen washer bottle

Pass 29 Nov 2007 88,738 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2007 88,736 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Nov 2006 72,196 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2006 72,196 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 Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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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P106 LEY is a 1996 Opel Tigra in Gold with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P106 LEY, 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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P106 LEY is a 1996 Opel Tigra, first registered on 8 November 1996.

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