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P348 WAG

1997 Vauxhall Tigra

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2022
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

138,327 mi
Last recorded138,327 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2021
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Tigra79,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP348 WAG
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2021 138,327 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Aug 2021 138,327 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2020 136,890 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2019 135,732 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2018 134,371 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 132,830 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

condition of front and rear suspension / brake components (rusty) .

condition of rear wheel bearings .

engine covers fitted .

nearside and offside outer body sills not checked due to plastic covers .

Fail 7 Jul 2017 132,830 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

condition of front and rear suspension / brake components (rusty) .

condition of rear wheel bearings .

engine covers fitted .

nearside and offside outer body sills not checked due to plastic covers .

Pass 9 Jul 2016 131,347 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

condition of front suspension components (rusty) .

condition of offside front seat belt (slow retraction).

condition of offside rear wheel bearing ?

engine covers fitted .

nearside and offside outer body sills not checked fully due to some plastic covers .

Pass 25 Apr 2015 130,451 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

general condition of rear brake / suspension components (rusty) .

general condition of underside (rusty) .

nearside and offside outer bodysills not checked fully due to plastic covers .

Pass 26 Apr 2014 125,998 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

general condition of underside or vehicle / brake and suspension components (rusty).

nearside and offside outer bodysills not checked due to plastic covers .

Pass 13 Apr 2013 121,002 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

condition of rear wheel bearings .

nearside and offside outer bodysills not checked due to plastic covers .

Pass 14 Apr 2012 115,655 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

condition of offside rear floor .

nearside and offside outer bodysills not checked due to plastic covers .

Pass 16 Apr 2011 109,955 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2010 104,365 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

condition of offside front side light .

nearside and offside outer bodysills not checked due to plastic covers .

Pass 18 Apr 2009 98,367 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

condition of offside rear brake hose unions .

nearside and offside outer body sills not checked due to plastic covers .

Pass 19 Apr 2008 92,125 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

condition of front nearside headlight .

condition of offside rear brake hose unions .

nearside and offside outer body sills not checked due to plastic covers .

Pass 16 Apr 2007 85,760 miles

corrosion to n/s/r brake flexi hose

corrosion to o/s/f brake flexi hose ferules

n/s/r tyre tread on 3.0mm

slight blow from exhaust rear joint

Pass 20 Apr 2006 80,044 miles

chip in front windscreen outside of swept area

corrosion to both rear inner sills

o\s\r and n\s\f indicator bulb becoming white

slight brake bind to o\s\r

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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P348 WAG is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra in Blue with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P348 WAG, 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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P348 WAG is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 13 May 1997.

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