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P293 JKE

1997 Vauxhall Tigra

Grey Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2017
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

109,426 mi
Last recorded109,426 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2016
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Tigra79,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP293 JKE
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2016 109,426 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs weathered

inner sill`s rear slight corrosion

o/s/f side repeater lenses cover missing but orange bulb in place

Pass 23 Oct 2015 94,082 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2014 91,307 miles

n/s/r tyre slightly worn on inner edges

Pass 3 Mar 2014 87,669 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 81,126 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 79,714 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 78,491 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 74,607 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2009 67,862 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2008 66,299 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 62,065 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

corrosion around both rear road spring top mountings

nearside rear inner sill corroding

nearside rear tyre perishing

small chips in windscreen

Fail 3 Jan 2007 62,065 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

corrosion around both rear road spring top mountings

nearside rear inner sill corroding

nearside rear tyre perishing

small chips in windscreen

Pass 7 Jan 2006 60,107 miles

sill covers fitted

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

slight weep from power steering rack

tested in wet conditions

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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P293 JKE is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra in Grey with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 P293 JKE, 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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P293 JKE is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 1 January 1997.

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