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P306 YEU

1997 Vauxhall Tigra

Silver Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

94,590 mi
Last recorded94,590 miles
Recorded on15 May 2008
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Tigra79,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP306 YEU
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 May 2008 94,590 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 15 May 2008 94,590 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside front inner cv gator split

Pass 3 May 2007 86,374 miles
Fail 2 May 2007 86,371 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

crack on n/s diplight

n/s inner driveshaft boot split

slight brake bind on o/s/r

Pass 18 May 2006 67,157 miles

new headlamp fitted n/s

Fail 18 May 2006 67,157 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

o/s/f seat unable to lift forward

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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P306 YEU is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra in Silver with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P306 YEU, 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 P306 YEU registered?

P306 YEU is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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