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P266 YWY

1997 Vauxhall Tigra

Green Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2011
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

91,064 mi
Last recorded91,064 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2010
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Tigra79,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP266 YWY
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2010 91,064 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 83,960 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2009 83,960 miles

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

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

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

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

all rubber flexable brake pipe ferrules have slight corrosion

n/s & o/s rear wheel arches have slight corrosion

slight under body corrosion

Pass 30 Aug 2008 77,864 miles

radiator leaking

Fail 29 Aug 2008 77,864 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

radiator leaking

Pass 13 Sep 2007 73,911 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2007 73,841 miles

Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

fuel cap not as original

Fail 16 Sep 2006 70,070 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2006 70,070 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2006 66,832 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2005 63,216 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 YWY is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra in Green with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 P266 YWY, 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 P266 YWY registered?

P266 YWY is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 19 June 1997.

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The MOT history for P266 YWY shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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