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P266 KAJ

1997 Vauxhall Tigra

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

84,527 mi
Last recorded84,527 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2012
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Tigra79,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP266 KAJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2012 84,527 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2012 84,527 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2011 82,781 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2011 82,780 miles

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)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2010 77,908 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2010 77,904 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Jun 2009 74,736 miles

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

exhaust front pipe heat shield incecure

fuel tank strap corroded

near side drive shaft seal leaking

oil leak

Fail 22 Jun 2009 74,736 miles

Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

exhaust back box rubber deteriorated

exhaust front pipe heat shield incecure

fuel tank strap corroded

near side drive shaft seal leaking

oil leak

rear wiper ripped

Pass 24 Jun 2008 71,569 miles

Oil leak

nearside front tyre different speed rating

nearside outer cv gaiter damp

offside front brake hose ferrule corroded

Pass 26 Jun 2007 67,538 miles

Oil leak

n/s/f tyre different speed rating

Fail 26 Jun 2007 67,538 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

n/s/f tyre different speed rating

Pass 29 Jun 2006 64,499 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

req oil filler cap replacing[no seal]

Pass 29 Jun 2005 59,370 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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P266 KAJ is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra in Blue with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 P266 KAJ, 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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P266 KAJ is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 27 May 1997.

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