MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
117,729 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
nearside rear wheel b earing cap missing
Rear centre brake light not working.
Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Steering Rack..off side mounting rubber deteriorated.
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
Oil leak
Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
ns headlight loose
slight movement steering rack mount
surface corrosion osr wheel arch----rear inner sills---outer sills
wipers split
Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
Oil leak
Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
ns headlight loose
slight movement steering rack mount
surface corrosion osr wheel arch----rear inner sills---outer sills
wipers split
Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Oil leak
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Tigra?
Based on 654,705 MOT tests across 55,160 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P221 XUH is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra in Blue with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.
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 XUH, 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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P221 XUH is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 12 June 1997.
Is P221 XUH safe to buy?
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