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P471 WWP

1997 Vauxhall Tigra

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

46,405 mi
Last recorded46,405 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2013
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Tigra79,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP471 WWP
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2013 46,405 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

all front and rear suspension components corrosion in places

exhaust front pipe to cataylst joint heavy corrosion

nearside and offside rear shockabsorbers has a slightly reduced damping effect

nearside and offside rear wheel arch outer body panels slight corrosion

Fail 3 Apr 2013 46,405 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

all front and rear suspension components corrosion in places

exhaust front pipe to cataylst joint heavy corrosion

nearside and offside rear shockabsorbers has a slightly reduced damping effect

nearside and offside rear wheel arch outer body panels slight corrosion

Pass 4 Apr 2012 45,416 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

exhaust front pipe to cataylst joint heavy corrosion

front and rear suspension components slight corrsion in places

Fail 3 Apr 2012 45,416 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

exhaust front pipe to cataylst joint heavy corrosion

front and rear suspension components slight corrsion in places

Pass 22 Mar 2011 44,284 miles

N/s & o/s sills corroded

O/s/f & n/s/r tyre tread serparating. o/s/f tyre outer sidewall damaged.

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear axle heavily corroded

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

Pass 24 Mar 2010 43,442 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 42,426 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2009 42,410 miles

Centre Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

sill covers fitted to vehicle at time of test

Pass 27 Mar 2008 41,167 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2008 41,167 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2007 39,673 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 38,337 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 WWP is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WWP, 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 WWP is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 26 March 1997.

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