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P175 UMW

1997 Vauxhall Tigra

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

109,207 mi
Last recorded109,207 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2012
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Tigra79,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP175 UMW
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2012 109,207 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2012 109,073 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2011 104,305 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside and offside rear inner and outer sills starting to show signs of corrosion

Fail 30 Mar 2011 104,305 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside and offside rear inner and outer sills starting to show signs of corrosion

Pass 14 Apr 2010 94,205 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2010 94,204 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Both front discs corroded through lack of use.

Pass 11 Nov 2008 90,109 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2008 90,033 miles

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 14 Nov 2007 84,637 miles

front tyres wearing inner edges, reaching legal limit, advise new tyres & alignment check/adjust

rear wheel bearing slight play apparent

various areas of surface corrossion on underside

Pass 4 Nov 2006 79,220 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2006 79,217 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brake disc's warped

rear shock absorbers damp

Pass 2 Nov 2005 75,694 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2005 75,694 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

front brake discs slightly warped

rear shock absorbers slightly damp

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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P175 UMW is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra in Blue with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 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 P175 UMW, 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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P175 UMW is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 11 April 1997.

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