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P433 TGP

1997 Vauxhall Tigra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

130,199 mi
Last recorded130,199 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2013
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Tigra79,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP433 TGP
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2013 130,199 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2012 129,732 miles

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)

Pass 28 Nov 2011 118,639 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 110,092 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 98,855 miles

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

air bag light on

Fail 19 Nov 2009 98,680 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

air bag light on

Pass 26 Nov 2008 92,057 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 Nov 2007 82,729 miles

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

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

horn works but is poor

n/s wiper blade split ends

o/s headlamp bulb deflector broken and sitting in the bottom of headlamp, beam pattern o.k but poor

Pass 26 Nov 2007 82,729 miles

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

horn works but is poor

n/s wiper blade split ends

o/s headlamp bulb deflector broken and sitting in the bottom of headlamp, beam pattern o.k but poor

Pass 1 Nov 2006 72,148 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2005 61,422 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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P433 TGP is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 P433 TGP, 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 P433 TGP registered?

P433 TGP is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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