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P388 GKN

1996 Vauxhall Tigr

Red Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

82,386 mi
Last recorded82,386 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2008
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Tigr90,953 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP388 GKN
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigr
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2008 82,386 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

offside front driver mirror slitghtly cracked

offside front tyre worn on the inner edge

Pass 19 Dec 2007 72,728 miles

Oil leak

Fail 19 Dec 2007 72,728 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 Aug 2006 64,081 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2006 64,081 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Tigr?

Based on 1,917 MOT tests across 354 vehicles.

58.6%
Pass Rate
6,054
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
354
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 176
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 137
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 115
Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded 115
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 111
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P388 GKN is a 1996 Vauxhall Tigr in Red with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1996 Vauxhall Tigr models, the average MOT pass rate is 58.6% with a typical mileage of 90,953 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Tigr fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 176 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P388 GKN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Tigr typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 30 years old, this Vauxhall Tigr is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P388 GKN is a 1996 Vauxhall Tigr, first registered on 19 August 1996.

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