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P347 HOH

1997 Vauxhall Tigra

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

84,267 mi
Last recorded84,267 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2017
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Tigra79,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP347 HOH
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Fail 28 Jun 2017 84,267 miles

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

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings AT PASSENGER SEAT MOUNTING (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings INNER SILL (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SUSPENSION ARM (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SUSPENSION ARM (2.4.A.3)

SILL COVERS FITTED UNABLE TO CHECK SILLS

Pass 15 Jun 2016 80,124 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring area (2.4.A.3)

n/s/r brake slightly binding

o/s/f seatbelt retracting mechanism slow

oil leak

Fail 15 Jun 2016 80,121 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring area (2.4.A.3)

n/s/r brake slightly binding

o/s/f seatbelt retracting mechanism slow

oil leak

Pass 4 Jul 2015 75,935 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2015 75,906 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 71,209 miles

Oil leak

rear washers ?

Pass 13 Jun 2013 68,170 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 13 Jun 2013 68,170 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2012 65,860 miles

front brake discs worn ?

rear wheel arch ?

rera wiper ?

Fail 20 Jun 2012 65,860 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake discs worn ?

rear wheel arch ?

rera wiper ?

Pass 7 Jun 2011 60,139 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2011 59,983 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jun 2010 55,334 miles

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

front discs poor

Fail 23 Jun 2010 55,334 miles

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

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

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

front discs poor

Pass 18 Jun 2009 48,982 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Fail 18 Jun 2009 48,982 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Jun 2008 45,838 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Jun 2007 42,251 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

air bag warning light on

engine managment light on

Pass 21 Jun 2006 39,899 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2006 39,842 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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P347 HOH is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra in Blue with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 P347 HOH, 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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P347 HOH is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 3 January 1997.

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