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P442 MKE

1997 Vauxhall Tigra

Black Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2017
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

71,899 mi
Last recorded71,899 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2016
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Tigra79,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP442 MKE
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2016 71,899 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both rear brakes slightly binding

Fail 15 Mar 2016 71,899 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both rear brakes slightly binding

Pass 26 Mar 2015 70,356 miles

Rear brakes binding

Rear tyres perished

Rear wheel arches slightly corroded

Fail 24 Mar 2015 70,356 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear brakes binding

Rear tyres perished

Rear wheel arches slightly corroded

Pass 12 Mar 2014 67,246 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2013 64,163 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2013 64,163 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Fail 13 Mar 2012 58,916 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Mar 2012 58,916 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 55,417 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 54,920 miles

ADVISE REPLACEMENT OF REAR No PLATE

UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE GENERALLY CORRODED

Fail 19 May 2010 54,920 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

ADVISE REPLACEMENT OF REAR No PLATE

UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE GENERALLY CORRODED

Pass 19 May 2009 54,219 miles

ADVISE INSPECTION OF REAR BRAKES

ADVISE REPLACEMENT OF REAR NO PLATE

FRONT & REAR BRAKE HOSE FERRULES CORRODED

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

SUSPENSION COMPONENTS & FLOOR GENERALLY CORODED

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 May 2008 53,871 miles

FRONT & REAR BRAKE HOSE FERRULES RUSTY

FRONT & REAR SUSPENSION COMPONENTS GENERALLY RUSTY

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 14 May 2008 53,860 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

FRONT & REAR BRAKE HOSE FERRULES RUSTY

FRONT & REAR SUSPENSION COMPONENTS GENERALLY RUSTY

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 May 2007 53,781 miles

Some corrosion on rear brake pipe ferrules and inner sills etc.

Fail 18 May 2007 53,781 miles

Some corrosion on rear brake pipe ferrules and inner sills etc.

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 23 May 2006 52,771 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 May 2006 52,771 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 May 2005 50,467 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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P442 MKE is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra in Black with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P442 MKE, 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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P442 MKE is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 14 May 1997.

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