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P309 WWW

1997 Vauxhall Tigra

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

120,004 mi
Last recorded120,004 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2013
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Tigra79,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP309 WWW
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2013 120,004 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 17 Oct 2013 120,004 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight judder front brakes surface rust because car has been stood

Pass 22 Jun 2012 114,446 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

nearside seatbelt flag showing

Pass 3 Mar 2011 106,526 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2011 106,526 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Mar 2010 101,586 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Seat belt pre-tensioner has been activated

Fail 2 Mar 2010 101,585 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Seat belt pre-tensioner has been activated

Pass 6 Mar 2009 96,462 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Seat belt pre-tensioner has been activated

Fail 27 Feb 2009 96,458 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Seat belt pre-tensioner has been activated

Pass 1 Feb 2008 88,075 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2008 88,075 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2007 79,653 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2007 79,653 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Sep 2005 77,290 miles

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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P309 WWW is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra in Blue with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P309 WWW, 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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P309 WWW is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 18 April 1997.

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