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P440 EVP

1997 Vauxhall Tigra

Yellow Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2017
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

95,470 mi
Last recorded95,470 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2016
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Tigra79,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP440 EVP
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2016 95,470 miles

Body has slight corrosion under body (6.1.B.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Oil leak engine ()

Rear Body has slight corrosion arches (6.1.B.2)

exhaust front pipe flange badly corroded

Fail 14 Jun 2016 95,470 miles

Body has slight corrosion under body (6.1.B.2)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Oil leak engine ()

Rear Body has slight corrosion arches (6.1.B.2)

exhaust front pipe flange badly corroded

Pass 6 Jun 2015 94,187 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Jun 2014 77,865 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 63,650 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 48,401 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2010 48,011 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 11 Aug 2010 48,011 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 44,763 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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P440 EVP is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra in Yellow with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 P440 EVP, 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 P440 EVP registered?

P440 EVP is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 18 June 1997.

Is P440 EVP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P440 EVP shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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