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P43 KBL

1997 Vauxhall Tigra

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

82,104 mi
Last recorded82,104 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2013
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Tigra79,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP43 KBL
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 13 Feb 2013 82,104 miles

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

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

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

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

advanced corrosion to both rear inner sills

advanced movement to both front top suspension mounts

advanced movement to both rear wheel bearings

offside rear shock absorber leaking

slight dampness to nearside rear shock absorber

Pass 7 Jan 2012 75,577 miles

sills covered rear chassis legs corroded rear facing panels corroded

Fail 29 Dec 2011 75,544 miles

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

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

sills covered rear chassis legs corroded rear facing panels corroded

Pass 16 Apr 2011 67,372 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2011 67,372 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

bonnet handle broken

inner rear sills corroded

nearside wiper blade split

rear exhaust box rubbers split

rear tyres wearing inner edges unevenly

Pass 13 Apr 2010 58,801 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 47,809 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2008 41,777 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front tyres close to limit. both rear inner sills corroded. centre exhaust in poor condition.

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Jul 2008 41,777 miles

Front tyres close to limit. both rear inner sills corroded. centre exhaust in poor condition.

Pass 27 Jun 2007 37,593 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 33,658 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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P43 KBL is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra in Blue with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 P43 KBL, 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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P43 KBL is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 30 April 1997.

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