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P112 XHW

1997 Vauxhall Tigra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

118,012 mi
Last recorded118,012 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2008
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Tigra79,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP112 XHW
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2008 118,012 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 111,053 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front number plate cracked ok at moment

rear brakes noisey on operation

slight coolant leak radiator bottom corner

slight n/side rear body damage small hole ok at moment

Fail 30 Jan 2007 111,053 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

coolant leak radiator bottom corner

front number plate cracked ok at moment

n/side rear slight body damage small hole at moment

rear brakes noisey on operation

Pass 25 Jan 2006 106,906 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2006 106,906 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

condensation in both f/ind.lamps

front number cracked

o/s door skin damaged

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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P112 XHW is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1997 Vauxhall Tigra models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.5% with a typical mileage of 79,155 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 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 P112 XHW, 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 29 years old, this Vauxhall Tigra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P112 XHW is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 30 May 1997.

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