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P212 UWX

1997 Vauxhall Tigra

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

983,858 mi
Last recorded983,858 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2011
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Tigra79,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP212 UWX
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2011 983,858 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2011 983,858 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 4 Dec 2009 92,886 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2009 92,886 miles

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

Nearside Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

INNER SILLS AT REAR CORRODED, FUEL FILTER CORRODED, REAR CHASSI RAILS CORRODED, SILLS CORRODED AND DOOR STEP.

N/S/F SHOCKER LEAKING, FRONT INNER WINGS CORRODED, FRONT SPRINGS CORRODED, BRAKE FLEXI COLLARS RUSTED, BOTH REAR BRAKE FLEXIS CORRODED, HAND BRAKE CABELS RUSTED, CHASSI CORRODED AT FRONT.

Pass 26 Sep 2008 89,141 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2008 103,967 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 19 Oct 2007 85,526 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 Oct 2007 85,526 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 80,138 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2005 74,032 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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P212 UWX 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 60%.

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 P212 UWX, 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 P212 UWX registered?

P212 UWX is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 15 January 1997.

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