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P471 UPP

1997 Vauxhall Tigra

Grey Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

69,361 mi
Last recorded69,361 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2020
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Tigra79,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP471 UPP
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2020 69,361 miles

Both sides inner rear ends of body sill corroded

Fail 7 Jul 2020 69,361 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Both sides inner rear ends of body sill corroded

Pass 5 Mar 2019 67,397 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2019 67,397 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases catalist (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 65,508 miles

advised osf headlamp condensation

advised osr quater damaged

advised osr tyre cracking sidewall

advised sill cover fitted

advised osf headlamp glass small crack

Pass 14 Mar 2017 63,154 miles

advised washer bottle leaking

advised inner sills rusty

advised rear brake hoes ferrels rusty

Pass 3 Mar 2016 60,842 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges and wall damaged

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

both inner rear sills rusty

Fail 3 Mar 2016 60,842 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges and wall damaged

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

both inner rear sills rusty

Fail 31 Mar 2015 57,966 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

radiator leaking

sill covers fitted

Pass 31 Mar 2015 57,966 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

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

radiator leaking

sill covers fitted

Pass 28 Mar 2014 55,328 miles

advised engine missfire

advised front rear number plate delamiated

advised major oil leak

advised nsr wheel bearing slight play

advised sill cover fitted

Fail 23 Mar 2013 53,597 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Mar 2013 53,597 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Mar 2012 50,981 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 49,025 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2010 47,256 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 44,904 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2009 44,902 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Mar 2008 41,696 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 38,189 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2006 34,328 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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P471 UPP is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra in Grey with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P471 UPP, 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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P471 UPP is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 28 May 1997.

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