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P297 HOH

1997 Vauxhall Tigra

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

105,522 mi
Last recorded105,522 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2015
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Tigra79,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP297 HOH
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 13 Nov 2015 105,522 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 Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle front (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt lower (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing rear (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords front (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside front steel wheel

both sills rusted

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Nov 2014 99,434 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2014 99,376 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Coolant leak

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

structure and general from front to rear,corrosion outer sills inner sills chaiss legs.

Fail 4 Nov 2013 94,142 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Nov 2013 94,142 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 88,589 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2012 88,584 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

from front to rear sills.suspension units,floor, cross members are deteriorating.

Pass 20 May 2011 77,612 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

engine light on

front discs corroded

rear handbrake cables slightly worn

underbody corroded

Fail 3 May 2011 77,605 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

FRONT BRAKE DISCS VERY VERY RUSTY

corrosion, and rusty patch's all over the underside of the car, rear spring seats in particular

vehicle was presented with a bad mis-fire and smell of fuel, Emmissions not tested due to fear of flooding the bench

Pass 25 Jan 2010 71,996 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 65,841 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 58,762 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

near side rear tyre has slight cracking in side wall

slight corrosion in both near side and off side rear jacking points

Fail 22 Mar 2008 58,702 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

near side rear tyre has slight cracking in side wall

slight corrosion in both near side and off side rear jacking points

Pass 15 Mar 2007 50,836 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2007 50,836 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Oil leak

slight corrosion affecting offside door step

Pass 22 Mar 2006 47,315 miles

discs and pads wear some surface rust

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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P297 HOH is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra in Blue with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 P297 HOH, 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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P297 HOH is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 15 January 1997.

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