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P302 WCK

1997 Vauxhall Tigra

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

121,352 mi
Last recorded121,352 miles
Recorded on4 May 2011
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Tigra79,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP302 WCK
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 May 2011 121,352 miles

Both front lower chassis rails very rusty.

Both front side lights dim.

Both front tyres worn.

Centre exhaust pin hold and leaking.

Exhaust system is in poor condition.

Front exhaust joint half rusted away.

Oil leak

Steering rack damp.

Under-side of vehicle rusty.

Fail 28 Apr 2011 121,352 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Both front lower chassis rails very rusty.

Both front side lights dim.

Both front tyres worn.

Centre exhaust pin hold and leaking.

Exhaust system is in poor condition.

Front exhaust joint half rusted away.

Oil leak

Steering rack damp.

Under-side of vehicle rusty.

Pass 22 Apr 2010 115,656 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 22 Apr 2010 115,656 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 29 Apr 2009 108,131 miles

Oil leak

n/s/r inner sill corroded

Pass 26 Apr 2008 101,947 miles

front disks poor condition

o/s/r tyre perished

oil leak

rear beam axle rusty

rear inner sills rusty

slight play in o/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 3 May 2007 93,331 miles

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

Fail 3 May 2007 93,331 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 27 Apr 2006 85,636 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 27 Apr 2006 85,636 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

offside rear tyre perished

Fail 27 Apr 2006 85,636 miles

Inner faces of front discs rusty

N/s/f sidelight dim

O/s/r tyre badly cracked

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

Steering rack damp

Pass 27 Apr 2006 85,636 miles

Inner faces of front discs rusty

N/s/f sidelight dim

O/s/r tyre badly cracked

Steering rack damp

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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P302 WCK is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra in Blue with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 P302 WCK, 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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P302 WCK is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 6 February 1997.

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