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P168 PVT

1997 Vauxhall Tigra

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

82,312 mi
Last recorded82,312 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2012
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Tigra79,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP168 PVT
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2012 82,312 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2011 71,319 miles

ALL SUSPENSION COIL SPRINGS ARE CORRODED

FRONT BRAKE DISCS AND PADS LOOK WORN LOW

FRONT INNER WINGS TOP MOUNT AREA IS CORRODED

MIRROR O/S/ IS WEDGED

OIL LEAKS

OUTER SILL COVERS FITTED

REAR CHASSIS IS CORRODED

REAR INNER SILLS ARE CORRODED

REAR TYRE SIDE WALLS ARE WORN

REAR VALANCE IS CORRODED AND HOLED

SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING COLUMN

STEERING RACK IS DAMP

Fail 8 Jun 2011 71,275 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING COLUMN

STEERING RACK IS DAMP

REAR VALANCE IS CORRODED AND HOLED

ALL SUSPENSION COIL SPRINGS ARE CORRODED

FRONT BRAKE DISCS AND PADS LOOK WORN LOW

FRONT INNER WINGS TOP MOUNT AREA IS CORRODED

MIRROR O/S/ IS WEDGED

OIL LEAKS

OUTER SILL COVERS FITTED

REAR CHASSIS IS CORRODED

REAR INNER SILLS ARE CORRODED

REAR TYRE SIDE WALLS ARE WORN

Fail 9 Jun 2010 67,976 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 9 Jun 2010 67,976 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 28 May 2009 65,064 miles

EXHAUST RUBBER MOUNT IS WORN REAR

FRONT INNER BRAKE PADS LOOK WORN LOW

N/S/R AND O/S/R INNER SILLS ARE CORRODED

N/S/R TAIL LIGHT INOP BUT HAS 2

NO PLATE LAMP DAMAGED

SILL COVERS FITTED

SLIGHT PLAY IN THE STEERING COLUMN

THE STEERING RACK IS DAMP

Fail 28 May 2009 65,063 miles

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

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

EXHAUST RUBBER MOUNT IS WORN REAR

FRONT INNER BRAKE PADS LOOK WORN LOW

N/S/R AND O/S/R INNER SILLS ARE CORRODED

N/S/R TAIL LIGHT INOP BUT HAS 2

NO PLATE LAMP DAMAGED

SILL COVERS FITTED

SLIGHT PLAY IN THE STEERING COLUMN

THE STEERING RACK IS DAMP

Fail 20 May 2008 63,427 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 20 May 2008 63,427 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 61,998 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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P168 PVT is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra in Blue with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P168 PVT, 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 P168 PVT registered?

P168 PVT is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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