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P693 POW

1996 Opel Tigra

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

82,277 mi
Last recorded82,277 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2005
Typical for 1996 Opel Tigra83,716 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP693 POW
MakeOpel
ModelTigra
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc
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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 2 Nov 2005 82,277 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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P693 POW is a 1996 Opel Tigra in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

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 P693 POW, 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 P693 POW registered?

P693 POW is a 1996 Opel Tigra, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is P693 POW safe to buy?

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