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P157 UCA

1997 Vauxhall Tigra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

121,815 mi
Last recorded121,815 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2009
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Tigra79,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP157 UCA
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2009 121,815 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2009 121,796 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2008 117,359 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 112,149 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2007 112,122 miles

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Aug 2006 102,702 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2006 102,702 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE IN POOR CONDITION LOW UNEVAN TREAD WARE AND DRY CRACKING 185/55/15 VR

both front tyres are in poor condition low unevan tread 185/55/15 VR

drivers door strap worn

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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P157 UCA is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P157 UCA, 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 P157 UCA registered?

P157 UCA is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 30 April 1997.

Is P157 UCA safe to buy?

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