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P260 DPC

1997 Vauxhall Tigra

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

96,267 mi
Last recorded96,267 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2011
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Tigra79,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP260 DPC
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2011 96,267 miles

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

both headlights have slight movement in

coolant level low

nearside door sill corroded

nearside rear inner sill corroded

offside front and nearside front shock absorbers damp

offside front side light dim

offside rear tyre perishing

radiator leaking

tempreture gauge not working

various oil leaks

Fail 30 Sep 2011 96,254 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

both headlights have slight movement in

coolant level low

nearside door sill corroded

nearside rear inner sill corroded

offside front and nearside front shock absorbers damp

offside front side light dim

offside rear tyre perishing

radiator leaking

tempreture gauge not working

various oil leaks

Pass 10 Sep 2010 86,465 miles

Oil leak

both rear lower inner sills have slight corrosion

o/s/r wheelarch has slight corrosion

Fail 10 Sep 2010 86,465 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

both rear lower inner sills have slight corrosion

o/s/r wheelarch has slight corrosion

Pass 17 Sep 2009 78,821 miles

Oil leak

both rear lower inner sills have slight corrosion

o/s/f headlamp small crack but not insecure or affecting beam pattern

Pass 18 Sep 2008 721,362 miles

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

both inner sill ends signs of corrosion

oil leak engine

slight uneven wear n/s/r tyre

Fail 18 Sep 2008 72,362 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

both inner sill ends showing signs of corrosion

oil leak from engine

Pass 11 Sep 2007 69,001 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 64,951 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2005 58,476 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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P260 DPC is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra in Blue with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 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 P260 DPC, 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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P260 DPC is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 6 February 1997.

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