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A17 PLK

1996 Vauxhall Tigra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

97,221 mi
Last recorded97,221 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2011
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Tigra83,753 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA17 PLK
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2011 97,221 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Jun 2010 93,386 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 85,737 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 79,169 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 72,345 miles
Fail 16 May 2007 72,345 miles

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

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 May 2006 69,135 miles

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Tigra?

Based on 654,705 MOT tests across 55,160 vehicles.

67.3%
Pass Rate
4,652
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
55,160
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 29,142
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 17,988
Stop lamp not working 17,550
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 17,222
position lamp(s) not working 14,989
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A17 PLK is a 1996 Vauxhall Tigra in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1996 Vauxhall Tigra models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.0% with a typical mileage of 83,753 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Tigra fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 29,142 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A17 PLK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Tigra typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 30 years old, this Vauxhall Tigra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A17 PLK registered?

A17 PLK is a 1996 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 23 October 1996.

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The MOT history for A17 PLK shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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