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P420 HDB

1997 Vauxhall Tigra

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

119,969 mi
Last recorded119,969 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2012
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Tigra79,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP420 HDB
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2012 119,969 miles

catalyst rattling inside box

Fail 20 Jan 2012 119,963 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

catalyst rattling inside box

handbrake performance not checked

Pass 5 Jan 2011 109,470 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2010 109,421 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Nov 2009 93,608 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 92,879 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 29 Aug 2008 82,413 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 79,430 miles

Nearside Front Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Fail 15 Aug 2007 79,430 miles

Nearside Front Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Jun 2006 73,756 miles

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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P420 HDB is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra in Blue with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 P420 HDB, 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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P420 HDB is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 17 January 1997.

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