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P346 HAU

1997 Vauxhall Tigra

Red Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2013
Tests15 (7 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate46.7%

Mileage

Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Tigra79,155 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP346 HAU
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

7 pass 8 fail
Fail 29 Apr 2013

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake load sensing valve defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

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

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)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 4 May 2012 77,658 miles

Battery not secured

Bonnet cable release lever stiff

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Corrossion door shut sills. Both sides. Trims covering the rest of the sills.

Exhaust deteriorated and front flange corroded off. Still sealing at time of test

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel tank starting to corrode

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

O/s/r tyre perished and cracking. Outer sidewall curbed, Cannot see cords at time of test

O/s/r wheel arch coroded

Rear brake pipes and ferrules corroded

Rear coil spring mounting area corroding

Rear cross member beam and components corroded

Rear inner sills corroded

Wipers do not always park

mell of fuel. Cannot see any leaks

Fail 3 May 2012 77,633 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Battery not secured

Bonnet cable release lever stiff

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Corrossion door shut sills. Both sides. Trims covering the rest of the sills.

Exhaust deteriorated and front flange corroded off. Still sealing at time of test

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel tank starting to corrode

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

O/s/r tyre perished and cracking. Outer sidewall curbed, Cannot see cords at time of test

O/s/r wheel arch coroded

Rear brake pipes and ferrules corroded

Rear coil spring mounting area corroding

Rear cross member beam and components corroded

Rear inner sills corroded

Wipers do not always park

mell of fuel. Cannot see any leaks

Pass 3 Jun 2011 73,525 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

exhaust bolt loose at front pipe joint

Fail 28 May 2011 73,454 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

exhaust bolt loose at front pipe joint

Pass 29 May 2010 68,632 miles
Fail 29 May 2010 68,632 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

n/s/rear tyre punctured

Pass 29 May 2009 64,750 miles

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

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

all rear suspension components corroding

engine over heated at start of mot temp gauge not working correctly

nsr tyre slight cracking

Fail 28 May 2009 64,744 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

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

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

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

all rear suspension components corroding

engine over heated at start of mot temp gauge not working correctly

nsr tyre slight cracking

Pass 29 May 2008 60,432 miles
Fail 24 May 2008 60,381 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 May 2007 55,982 miles
Fail 30 May 2007 55,982 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

n/s/f tyre showing signs of kerb damage

Pass 26 May 2006 50,156 miles
Fail 25 May 2006 50,143 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

handbrake cable rusty

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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P346 HAU is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra in Red with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.7%.

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 P346 HAU, 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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P346 HAU is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 13 June 1997.

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