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P387 RND

1997 Vauxhall Tigra

Yellow Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

49,595 mi
Last recorded49,595 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2019
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Tigra79,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP387 RND
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2019 49,595 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 49,347 miles

Central Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive ns floor (5.2.6)

Fail 13 Mar 2018 49,346 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch corroded (5.2.6)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Central Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive ns floor (5.2.6)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 48,338 miles

cracks appearing on n/s/r tyre tread and sidewall

o/s/f tyre inner tread worn

Fail 8 Sep 2015 48,333 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

cracks appearing on n/s/r tyre tread and sidewall

o/s/f tyre inner tread worn

Pass 5 Sep 2014 46,478 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2014 46,478 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Aug 2013 44,555 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 42,558 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2012 42,558 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2011 40,357 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 11 Aug 2010 37,329 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2009 32,288 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 26,685 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 21,096 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 16,313 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2005 10,428 miles

beffels in exhaust noisy

rear handbrake cables corroded

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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P387 RND is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra in Yellow with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 P387 RND, 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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P387 RND is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 18 July 1997.

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