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P126 DOX

1997 Vauxhall Tigra

Gold Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

124,565 mi
Last recorded124,565 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2009
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Tigra79,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP126 DOX
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1997
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Fail 27 Jan 2009 124,565 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

NO CLESR CHECK TO BOOT AREA DUE TO BROKEN GLASSIN BOOT AND ACROSS REAR SEATS /FLOOR

Pass 22 Jan 2008 118,294 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2008 118,294 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Fail 4 Jan 2007 112,898 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight rattle noise from catalyst... †

Pass 4 Jan 2007 112,898 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight rattle noise from catalyst... †

Pass 6 Jan 2006 106,495 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2006 106,495 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

faul tank rusty

front heat sheild rusty and loose

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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P126 DOX is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra in Gold with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 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 P126 DOX, 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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P126 DOX is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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