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P188 SHV

1997 Vauxhall Tigra

Black Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2012
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

128,028 mi
Last recorded128,028 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2011
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Tigra79,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP188 SHV
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2011 128,028 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 117,751 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 102,874 miles

Battery insecure

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

general corrosion

horn poor

o/s/r tyre perishing

removed headlight protectors as old/dirty affecting beam image

sill covers fitted

steering rack slight leak

Fail 26 Nov 2009 102,874 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

general corrosion

horn poor

o/s/r tyre perishing

removed headlight protectors as old/dirty affecting beam image

sill covers fitted

steering rack slight leak

Pass 18 Feb 2009 83,035 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 18 Feb 2009 83,035 miles

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

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

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 14 Mar 2008 161,010 miles

chip in screen

corrosion in both front door shuts

corrosion to inner sills

horn sound poor

Fail 12 Mar 2008 161,007 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

chip in screen

corrosion in both front door shuts

corrosion to inner sills

horn sound poor

Pass 2 Aug 2007 57,453 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2006 51,413 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2005 44,648 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2005 44,547 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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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P188 SHV is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra in Black with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P188 SHV, 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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P188 SHV is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 5 February 1997.

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