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P304 WYS

1997 Vauxhall Tigra

Grey Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

82,792 mi
Last recorded82,792 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2007
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Tigra79,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP304 WYS
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2007 82,792 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2007 82,791 miles

Nearside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

o/s and n/s/f flexy brake pipes ferrules slightly corroded

Pass 13 Feb 2006 78,052 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2006

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

Fail 14 Jan 2006 77,310 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front no-plate broken

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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P304 WYS is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra in Grey with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 P304 WYS, 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 P304 WYS registered?

P304 WYS is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 16 May 1997.

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