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P38 XHW

1997 Vauxhall Tigra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2013
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

79,167 mi
Last recorded79,167 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2012
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Tigra79,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP38 XHW
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2012 79,167 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 7 Mar 2012 79,167 miles

Body has excessive displacement which may lead to loss of vehicle control (6.1.B.1a)

Body has excessive displacement which may lead to loss of vehicle control (6.1.B.1a)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2009 71,998 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2009 71,996 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 13 Oct 2008 67,649 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 Oct 2008 67,649 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2007 62,750 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 4 Oct 2007 62,750 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 59,113 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2006 59,113 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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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P38 XHW is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P38 XHW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P38 XHW registered?

P38 XHW is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 30 May 1997.

Is P38 XHW safe to buy?

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