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P28 OPX

1997 Vauxhall Tigra

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

105,247 mi
Last recorded105,247 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2016
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Tigra79,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP28 OPX
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Fail 4 Jun 2016 105,247 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2015 100,618 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 95,627 miles

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2013 90,190 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 17 May 2012 86,345 miles

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

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

sill covers

Pass 7 Jun 2011 80,701 miles

sill covers

Fail 4 Jun 2010 72,684 miles

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

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

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

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

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

sill covers fitted

Pass 4 Jun 2010 72,684 miles

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

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

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

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

sill covers fitted

Pass 13 May 2009 62,719 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 53,942 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2007 44,727 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 37,988 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2006 37,929 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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P28 OPX 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 76.9%.

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 P28 OPX, 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 P28 OPX registered?

P28 OPX is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 30 April 1997.

Is P28 OPX safe to buy?

The MOT history for P28 OPX shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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