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P17 SDB

1999 Vauxhall Tigra

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

43,810 mi
Last recorded43,810 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Tigra67,466 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP17 SDB
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 43,810 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2024 40,431 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2023 38,739 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2023 38,733 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wing. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2022 37,501 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2021 35,865 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 30 Nov 2020 34,883 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear inner sills corroded

Pass 21 May 2019 32,732 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive undersill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive undersill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 20 May 2019 32,732 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive undersill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive undersill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2018 31,286 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 28,227 miles

areas of exhaust system corroding

bit of dampness steering rack

both rear under sills areas corroding

undercutting to front brake discs

various brake pipes furring

Fail 18 May 2017 28,227 miles

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

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

areas of exhaust system corroding

bit of dampness steering rack

both rear under sills areas corroding

undercutting to front brake discs

various brake pipes furring

Pass 24 May 2016 25,265 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 23,764 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 23,010 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 22,024 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 21,443 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2012 21,443 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

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

Pass 25 May 2011 20,420 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 19,515 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2009 18,439 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 17,250 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2007 16,051 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 14,797 miles
Fail 24 May 2006 14,797 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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P17 SDB is a 1999 Vauxhall Tigra in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1999 Vauxhall Tigra models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.8% with a typical mileage of 67,466 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 P17 SDB, 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 27 years old, this Vauxhall Tigra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P17 SDB is a 1999 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 23 June 1999.

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