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P49 UGU

1996 Opel Tigra

Purple Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

91,730 mi
Last recorded91,730 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2010
Typical for 1996 Opel Tigra83,716 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP49 UGU
MakeOpel
ModelTigra
Year1996
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc
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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 8 Nov 2010 91,730 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 Nov 2010 91,730 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 Sep 2009 85,469 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 18 Sep 2009 85,469 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 15 Sep 2008 79,232 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2008 79,232 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2007 72,135 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 63,938 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2005 54,274 miles

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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P49 UGU is a 1996 Opel Tigra in Purple with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P49 UGU, 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 P49 UGU registered?

P49 UGU is a 1996 Opel Tigra, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is P49 UGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P49 UGU shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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