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P244 WTN

1996 Vauxhall Tigra

Red Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

53,984 mi
Last recorded53,984 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2011
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Tigra83,753 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP244 WTN
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc
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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 7 Oct 2011 53,984 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

cooling fan runs all the time

rear springs badly corroded

Pass 13 Oct 2010 49,839 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 44,996 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 41,606 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

floor pans corroded

parking brake cables corroded

Pass 17 Oct 2007 39,504 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2007 39,504 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

all suspension componants corroded

front calipers corroded

general underbody corroded

rear flexy unions corroded

stonechip ns headlamp

Pass 6 Oct 2006 37,438 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

disc inner faces corroding

Pass 15 Oct 2005 35,719 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2005 57,592 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

nearside headlight glass stone chipped

offside front seatbelt twisted

rear flexi brake hose ferrules heavily corroded

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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P244 WTN is a 1996 Vauxhall Tigra in Red with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1996 Vauxhall Tigra models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.0% with a typical mileage of 83,753 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 P244 WTN, 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 30 years old, this Vauxhall Tigra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P244 WTN registered?

P244 WTN is a 1996 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is P244 WTN safe to buy?

The MOT history for P244 WTN shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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