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P168 XHW

1997 Vauxhall Tigra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2015
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

63,352 mi
Last recorded63,352 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2015
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Tigra79,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP168 XHW
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Fail 25 Jul 2015 63,352 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2014 61,694 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 2 Aug 2013 60,030 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2012 58,072 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 55,911 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 53,415 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 50,672 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 47,824 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 45,399 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 42,959 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2005 40,165 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 XHW is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 P168 XHW, 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 XHW registered?

P168 XHW is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 30 May 1997.

Is P168 XHW safe to buy?

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