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P113 NWJ

1997 Vauxhall Tigra

Green Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2015
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

114,754 mi
Last recorded114,754 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2014
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Tigra79,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP113 NWJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2014 114,754 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2014 114,694 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Water leak from behind timing cover.

Pass 25 Nov 2013 105,402 miles

plastic sill trims fitted

Pass 2 Nov 2012 102,419 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2012 102,419 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 2 Nov 2011 97,001 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2011 97,001 miles

Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (1.7.4b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

n/s mirror damaged

Pass 29 Oct 2010 92,528 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 88,293 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 82,750 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2008 82,750 miles

Nearside Front Upper Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 2 Nov 2007 75,133 miles

Nearside Front Tyre Sidewall Damaged

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

Nearside Rear Tyre Sidewall Damaged

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Tyre Sidewall Damaged

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

Offside Rear Tyre Sidewall Damaged

Pass 2 Nov 2007 75,133 miles

Nearside Front Tyre Sidewall Damaged

Nearside Rear Tyre Sidewall Damaged

Offside Front Tyre Sidewall Damaged

Offside Rear Tyre Sidewall Damaged

Pass 5 Feb 2007 73,044 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 69,665 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2006 69,665 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nail in tyre

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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P113 NWJ is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra in Green with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 P113 NWJ, 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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P113 NWJ is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 10 June 1997.

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