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P21 XHW

1997 Vauxhall Tigra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

86,421 mi
Last recorded86,421 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2011
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Tigra79,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP21 XHW
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2011 86,421 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2011 86,418 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 5 Oct 2010 78,933 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

front discs slightly scored

Fail 5 Oct 2010 78,933 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front discs slightly scored

Pass 12 Oct 2009 68,743 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2008 60,722 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

advise front brake pads low

advise nearside inner plus offside inner sills corroded slightly

Fail 3 Sep 2008 60,722 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Inner Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

advise front brake pads low

advise nearside inner plus offside inner sills corroded slightly

Pass 24 Aug 2007 50,936 miles

Nail in front tyre

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)

Rear tyres perished

Fail 30 Aug 2006 42,733 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 30 Aug 2006 42,733 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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P21 XHW is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra in Blue with a 1,598cc 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 P21 XHW, 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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P21 XHW is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 30 May 1997.

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