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P353 RMB

1997 Vauxhall Tigra

Black Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

62,056 mi
Last recorded62,056 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2009
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Tigra79,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP353 RMB
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2009 62,056 miles

both headlamp fittings damged but secure

o/s mirror damaged

Fail 29 Sep 2009 62,055 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

o/s mirror damaged

Pass 29 Oct 2007 62,055 miles

Coolant leak

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

o/s door mirror glass cracked

Fail 29 Oct 2007 62,055 miles

o/s door mirror glass cracked

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

Coolant leak

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 30 Jun 2006 54,152 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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P353 RMB is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra in Black with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P353 RMB, 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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What year was P353 RMB registered?

P353 RMB is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 25 April 1997.

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