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P123 SYE

1997 Vauxhall Tigra

Black Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

80,044 mi
Last recorded80,044 miles
Recorded on25 May 2016
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Tigra79,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP123 SYE
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Fail 25 May 2016 80,044 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill panel (under skirt trim (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outter sill panel (under skirt trim (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid jet blocked (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 21 May 2015 72,838 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 65,292 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

nsr tyre cracked

osr tyre cracked

Fail 22 May 2014 65,291 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

nsr tyre cracked

osr tyre cracked

Pass 22 May 2013 64,194 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 63,489 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 62,522 miles

Both rear tyre side walls cracking.

Pass 24 May 2010 61,818 miles
Fail 19 May 2009 61,263 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2009 61,263 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 60,713 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 60,071 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 59,120 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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P123 SYE is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra in Black with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 P123 SYE, 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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What year was P123 SYE registered?

P123 SYE is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 27 March 1997.

Is P123 SYE safe to buy?

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