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P205 WPN

1997 Vauxhall Tigra

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

78,105 mi
Last recorded78,105 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2010
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Tigra79,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP205 WPN
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 19 Apr 2010 78,105 miles

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

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

nearside front tyre cut in side wall

sill covers fitted

Pass 7 May 2009 71,337 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

corrosion to both inner sill panels ; rear chassis legs ; sill covers fitted unable to check outer sills for corrosion

engine smokes

Fail 7 May 2009 71,333 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

corrosion to both inner sill panels ; rear chassis legs ; sill covers fitted unable to check outer sills for corrosion

engine smokes

Fail 2 Mar 2009 71,219 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Exhaust fouling cross member

Nearside Inner Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 29 Feb 2008 68,092 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Inner Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Play in nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 28 Feb 2007 64,303 miles

both front tyres worn inner edges and close to legal limit,slight play nsr wheel bearing,crack in windscreen out side swept area,light scratches in screen,nsr body moulding missing,blue smoke from exhaust.

Pass 27 Feb 2006 57,573 miles

poor beam image both front headlights.

Fail 27 Feb 2006 57,573 miles

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

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

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

light scratches on windscreen.

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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P205 WPN is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra in Blue with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P205 WPN, 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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P205 WPN is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 25 January 1997.

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