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P42 XHW

1997 Vauxhall Tigra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

141,240 mi
Last recorded141,240 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2012
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Tigra79,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP42 XHW
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 5 Oct 2012 141,240 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both track rod ends have slight play

n/s/f bottom ball joint has slight play

various metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 5 Oct 2012 141,240 miles

both track rod ends have slight play

n/s/f bottom ball joint has slight play

various metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 27 Sep 2011 132,099 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 122,768 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2010 122,764 miles

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Fail 21 May 2010 122,536 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside and offside front chassis near suspension fixing point starting to show signs of corrision

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside and nearside rear chassis starting to show signs of corrision

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

Pass 1 Jun 2009 118,939 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 112,229 miles

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

Fail 27 May 2008 112,229 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 May 2007 103,622 miles

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

engine oil level low

Fail 24 May 2006 93,860 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 May 2006 93,860 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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P42 XHW is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 P42 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.

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P42 XHW is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 30 May 1997.

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