MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
111,151 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
handbrake cables corroded in guides
near side headlamp temporarily held in correct position
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
handbrake cables corroded in guides
near side headlamp temporarily held in correct position
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Nail in nearside front tyre
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
both front tyre treads low in centres
near side rear tyre perished and cracking in between treads
Nail in nearside front tyre
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
both front tyre treads low in centres
near side rear tyre perished and cracking in between treads
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Tigra?
Based on 654,705 MOT tests across 55,160 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P173 XHW is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 P173 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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P173 XHW is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 30 May 1997.
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