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P216 LVX

1997 Vauxhall Tigra

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2010
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Tigra79,155 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP216 LVX
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2009
Fail 21 Mar 2009 135,532 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2008 132,031 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2008 132,031 miles

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

Fail 31 Jan 2008 131,955 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 10 Jan 2008 131,920 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Jan 2007 123,278 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 2 Jan 2007 123,278 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Dec 2005 113,862 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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P216 LVX is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 P216 LVX, 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 P216 LVX registered?

P216 LVX is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 3 January 1997.

Is P216 LVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for P216 LVX shows 9 tests with a 44.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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