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P448 TGH

1997 Vauxhall Tigra

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

115,250 mi
Last recorded115,250 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2012
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Tigra79,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP448 TGH
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2012 115,250 miles

front pads getting low

Pass 23 Dec 2011 114,347 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2011 114,347 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

cooling fan working all the time

engine burning oil

water pump leaking coolant

Pass 13 Dec 2010 100,911 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 80,387 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 73,562 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2007 68,820 miles

Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 1 Nov 2005 60,959 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRE TREADS VERY LOW.

OS STOP LIGHT STARTED TO WORK.

OS WASHER JET POOR.

REAR BRAKE COMPENSAATOR TIGHT.

Fail 27 Oct 2005 60,957 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

NOISE FROM OSR BRAKE.

NSF TYRE TREAD VERY LOW

OSF TYRE TREAD VERY LOW.

OSF WASHER JETS POOR.

REAR BRAKE COMPENSATOR TIGHT.

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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P448 TGH is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra in Blue with a 1,389cc 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 P448 TGH, 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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P448 TGH is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 25 January 1997.

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