MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
25,139 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
How Reliable is the Opel Tigra?
Based on 1,282 MOT tests across 144 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P495 YGJ is a 1997 Opel Tigra in Orange with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1997 Opel Tigra models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.0% with a typical mileage of 52,558 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 P495 YGJ, 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 29 years old, this Opel Tigra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was P495 YGJ registered?
P495 YGJ is a 1997 Opel Tigra, first registered on 31 December 1997.
Is P495 YGJ safe to buy?
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