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P133 XAX

1997 Vauxhall Tigra

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

55,641 mi
Last recorded55,641 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2012
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Tigra79,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP133 XAX
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2012 55,641 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 54,975 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 50,821 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 28 Oct 2008 46,639 miles

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

front brake pads under half worn & slight wear in brake discs

general surface rust around underside of vehicle

unable to fully inspect both outer sills plastic covers fitted

Pass 28 Oct 2008 46,639 miles

front brake pads under half worn & slight wear in brake discs

general surface rust around underside of vehicle

unable to fully inspect both outer sills plastic covers fitted

Pass 22 Oct 2007 45,109 miles

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

plastic covers over sills,not inspected.

rattling noise from timing belt area.

Pass 30 Oct 2006 43,736 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2006 43,736 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

both rear tyres wearing low on edges

dampness around both rear shockers

front brake pads wearing thin

plastic covers fitted to outer sills

rear brakes noisey in operation

Pass 31 Oct 2005 42,256 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

unble to fully inspect both outer sills plastic covers fitted

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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P133 XAX is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra in Blue with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 P133 XAX, 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 P133 XAX registered?

P133 XAX is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 8 April 1997.

Is P133 XAX safe to buy?

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