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P414 MPX

1997 Vauxhall Tigra

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

115,796 mi
Last recorded115,796 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2011
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Tigra79,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP414 MPX
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2011 115,796 miles

Oil leak

Battery insecure

Bonnet release pull cable insecure

Engine Management light on

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front Tyre has cuts on inner sidewall

rear Tyres severly perished

Fail 12 Mar 2011 115,785 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Battery insecure

Bonnet release pull cable insecure

Engine Management light on

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front Tyre has cuts on inner sidewall

rear Tyres severly perished

Pass 16 Feb 2010 109,576 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

damage on nsf tyre side wall

engine coolent leak from rad

engine coolent leak from water pump

engine only just passed emmisions test

exhaust system has a slight leak from the middle

inbalence in rear service brakes

nsr tyre perished

osr tyre perished on inner wall

Fail 15 Feb 2010 109,576 miles

Brake load sensing valve has been disconnected and was fitted as standard (3.6.E.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

damage on nsf tyre side wall

engine coolent leak from rad

engine coolent leak from water pump

engine only just passed emmisions test

exhaust system has a slight leak from the middle

inbalence in rear service brakes

nsr tyre perished

osr tyre perished on inner wall

Pass 12 Mar 2009 108,033 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 20 Feb 2008 99,851 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

bulkhead covered

corrosion not through all skins rear inner sills + around rear spring mounts

o/s/f tyre on limit

outer sills covered

slight play o/s/r wheel bearing

temporary repair to exhaust middle section

Fail 20 Feb 2008 99,851 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

bulkhead covered

corrosion not through all skins rear inner sills + around rear spring mounts

o/s/f tyre on limit

outer sills covered

slight play o/s/r wheel bearing

temporary repair to exhaust middle section

Pass 22 Mar 2007 98,085 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 94,399 miles

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

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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P414 MPX is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra in Blue with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P414 MPX, 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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P414 MPX is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 26 March 1997.

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