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P221 MNE

1997 Vauxhall Tigra

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2013
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

64,446 mi
Last recorded64,446 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2012
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Tigra79,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP221 MNE
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2012 64,446 miles

corrosion to nearside outer sill

Fail 5 Sep 2012 64,380 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

corrosion to nearside outer sill

Fail 7 Sep 2011 61,511 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

battery insecure

offside and nearside front shock absorbers damp

offside and nearside rear inner and outer sills corroded

offside front outer c.v boot damp

offside rear wheel arch corroded

Pass 7 Sep 2011 61,511 miles

battery insecure

offside and nearside front shock absorbers damp

offside and nearside rear inner and outer sills corroded

offside front outer c.v boot damp

offside rear wheel arch corroded

Pass 29 Sep 2010 59,867 miles

battery insecure

inner sills corroded

offside front and both rear tyres perished

offside front tyre close to limit

sill covers fitted

steering rack damp

Fail 24 Sep 2010 59,830 miles

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

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

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

advice head lamp aim on off side on limit and has no kick up lines on both head lamps

advice iner sills corroded

advice off side front tyer and both rear tyers cracked and perished

advice sill covers fitted

advice steering rack damp

Fail 10 Sep 2010 59,787 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

advice iner sills corroded

advice off side front tyer and both rear tyers cracked and perished

advice sill covers fitted

advice steering rack damp

Pass 2 Sep 2009 57,989 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2009 57,985 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

both rear shock absorbers damp

slight play at both rear wheel bearings

Pass 11 Sep 2008 57,560 miles

Nearside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 5 Jun 2007 49,582 miles

front headlights slighty low

slight exhust blow from center section

Fail 4 Jun 2007 49,582 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

off side head light aim slighty low

slight exhaust blow in center section

Pass 26 Jun 2006 44,818 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2006 44,814 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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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P221 MNE is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra in Blue with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 P221 MNE, 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 P221 MNE registered?

P221 MNE is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 9 April 1997.

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