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P312 DUJ

1997 Vauxhall Tigra

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

107,120 mi
Last recorded107,120 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2010
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Tigra79,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP312 DUJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2010 107,120 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2010 106,942 miles

Front Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2009 102,323 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Nov 2008 99,561 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 93,918 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2007 93,889 miles

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

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

Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 2 Aug 2006 86,418 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2006 86,418 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4b)

Offside Obligatory mirror not clearly visible from the drivers seat or incapable of being adjusted to be clearly visible from the driver's seat (8.1.1d)

Offside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

front discs and pads worn, signs of under body corrosion, n/s and o/s outer sills showing signs of corrosion,

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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P312 DUJ is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra in Blue with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 P312 DUJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P312 DUJ registered?

P312 DUJ is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 7 March 1997.

Is P312 DUJ safe to buy?

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