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P392 MJN

1997 Vauxhall Tigra

Gold Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

181,090 mi
Last recorded181,090 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2010
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Tigra79,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP392 MJN
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1997
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2010 181,090 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2010 181,084 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Jan 2010 170,955 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2010 170,953 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 19 Jan 2009 163,540 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2009 163,539 miles

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 31 Dec 2007 152,747 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2007 152,746 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 29 Dec 2006 140,119 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2005 124,607 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2005 124,607 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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P392 MJN is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra in Gold with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 P392 MJN, 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 P392 MJN registered?

P392 MJN is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 17 March 1997.

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