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P190 HOV

1997 Vauxhall Tigra

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

119,422 mi
Last recorded119,422 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2012
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Tigra79,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP190 HOV
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2012 119,422 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 6 Feb 2012 119,422 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 7 Feb 2011 112,427 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

o/f front tyre worn from inner edge below 1.6mm adequate tread depth in three quarter tread width area

Fail 5 Feb 2011 112,387 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

o/f front tyre worn from inner edge below 1.6mm adequate tread depth in three quarter tread width area

Fail 15 Jan 2010 104,321 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2010 104,321 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2009 92,095 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2008 88,271 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 85,858 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 83,155 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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P190 HOV is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra in Blue with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 P190 HOV, 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 P190 HOV registered?

P190 HOV is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 13 January 1997.

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