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P382 UHW

1997 Vauxhall Tigra

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

95,297 mi
Last recorded95,297 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2010
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Tigra79,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP382 UHW
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2010 95,297 miles

Advise on brake judder from both front brakes

Advise on corrosion to both outer wheel arches

Advise on corrosion to underneath of vehicle

Fail 27 Apr 2010 95,297 miles

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

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Advise on brake judder from both front brakes

Advise on corrosion to both outer wheel arches

Advise on corrosion to underneath of vehicle

Fail 30 Apr 2009 85,358 miles

Advise on leak from power steering

Advise on slight play in o/s/r wheel bearing

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Apr 2009 85,358 miles

Advise on leak from power steering

Advise on slight play in o/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 7 Feb 2008 64,903 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2008 64,903 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Advise on both rear tyres perished

Advise on nail in n/s/r tyre

Advise on wear to n/s/r tyre

Pass 9 Feb 2007 55,634 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 52,570 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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P382 UHW is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra in Grey with a 1,598cc 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 P382 UHW, 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 P382 UHW registered?

P382 UHW is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 22 February 1997.

Is P382 UHW safe to buy?

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