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P190 OAV

1997 Vauxhall Tigra

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2019
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

71,901 mi
Last recorded71,901 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2018
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Tigra79,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2018 71,901 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2018 71,901 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (1.1.A.3a)

Pass 17 Feb 2017 67,130 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2017

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 61,761 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)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 12 Feb 2016 61,761 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust system not adequately supported back box leaking (us) (7.1.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 28 Jan 2015 56,603 miles

both front sunvisor detached clips broken

Pass 3 Feb 2014 56,058 miles

HEADLIGHTS PATTERNS POOR.MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS/RACK O/S.STEERING RACK WET.OIL LEAKS.EXHAUST SMOKE.

Fail 3 Feb 2014 56,058 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

HEADLIGHTS PATTERNS POOR.MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS/RACK O/S.STEERING RACK WET.OIL LEAKS.EXHAUST SMOKE.

Pass 19 Feb 2013 55,765 miles

HEADLIGHTS PATTERNS POOR.RACK WET.MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS.OIL LEAKS.EXHAUST SMOKE.

Fail 19 Feb 2013 55,765 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

HEADLIGHTS PATTERNS POOR.RACK WET.MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS.OIL LEAKS.EXHAUST SMOKE.

Pass 27 Feb 2012 55,301 miles

EXHAUST LEAKS.STEERING NOISE?OIL LEAKS.MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS/RACK O/S.RACK WET.NAIL N/S/R TYRE.

Fail 27 Feb 2012 55,301 miles

EXHAUST LEAKS.STEERING NOISE?OIL LEAKS.MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS/RACK O/S.RACK WET.NAIL N/S/R TYRE.

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 21 Feb 2011 54,759 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

REG PLATE LIGHT LOOSE.MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS.OIL LEVEL MIN/LEAKS.RACK WET.EMISSIONS HIGH.

Pass 21 Feb 2011 54,759 miles

REG PLATE LIGHT LOOSE.MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS.OIL LEVEL MIN/LEAKS.RACK WET.EMISSIONS HIGH.

Pass 8 Mar 2010 53,950 miles

CORROSION MISC COMPONENTS-CHASSIS-BRAKES-SUSPENSION.MINOR PLAY MISC COMPONENTS-F SUSPENSION-STEERING.STEERING RACK AREA WET?

Pass 9 Mar 2009 53,046 miles

N/S/R SEAT BELT RECOIL POOR.LIGHT CORROSION PRESENT-INNER SILLS-R BRAKE HOSES FERRULES ETC.O/S+N/S HEADLIGHT PATTERNS POOR.RACK WET.IDLE EMISSIONS HIGH.O/S/F+N/S/F TYREVERY CLOSE LIMIT/TREAD+WALL DAMAGE.

Fail 9 Mar 2009 53,046 miles

N/S/R SEAT BELT RECOIL POOR.LIGHT CORROSION PRESENT-INNER SILLS-R BRAKE HOSES FERRULES ETC.O/S+N/S HEADLIGHT PATTERNS POOR.RACK WET.IDLE EMISSIONS HIGH.O/S/F+N/S/F TYREVERY CLOSE LIMIT/TREAD+WALL DAMAGE.

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Fail 17 Mar 2008 52,126 miles

BOTH HEADLIGHT PATTERNS POOR.LIGHT GENERAL CORROSION STARTING.

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 17 Mar 2008 52,126 miles

BOTH HEADLIGHT PATTERNS POOR.LIGHT GENERAL CORROSION STARTING.

Pass 12 Mar 2007 51,066 miles

O/S+N/S HEADLIGHT PATTERNS POOR EXHAUST LEAKS TYRES-O/S/F TREAD CUT-N/S/R WALL/TREAD DAMAGE

Fail 2 Mar 2006 49,997 miles

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

GENERAL CORROSION STEERING RACK WET/NOISE/WORN

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 2 Mar 2006 49,997 miles

GENERAL CORROSION STEERING RACK WET/NOISE/WORN

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 OAV is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra in Blue with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 P190 OAV, 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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P190 OAV is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 27 March 1997.

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