MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
127,288 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill step (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both sides (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front arms both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and back and inner and outer sills and floor area both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front tyres both sides (5.2.3 (e))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and back and inner and outer sills and floor area both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
slight play in both front top mounts
Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Inner Wheel arch
Nearside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer and inner (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Outer and inner sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Oil leak
Rear Axle corroded
Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Boot floor and X member (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Inner Wheel arch
Nearside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer and inner (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Outer and inner sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Oil leak
Rear Axle corroded
Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Boot floor and X member (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced upper sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flange corroded and weakened (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting full inspection
Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill heavily corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear service brake slightly lagging in operation
Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
axle corroded
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength within 30cm of shock top mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength within 30cm of shock top mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.74mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
general corrosion on underside
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
corrosion on rear axel
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Front Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed handle (6.2.3 (c) (i))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box joint (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))
general underside corrosion to body and components
Inner Sills advise repair and corroded
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim poor
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Headlamp aim poor
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Axle corroded
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Manufactures sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components
n/s/f tyre perishing
o/s/r tyre poor outer sidewall
Corrosion in rear inner sills
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Nail in nearside front tyre
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
n/s headlight cracked
n/s mirror insecure
Front bumper poor
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Passenger side mirror poor
Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Passenger side mirror poor
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
brake lights dim
n/s mirror in poor condition
n/s rear tyre perishing
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
brake lights dim
n/s mirror in poor condition
n/s rear tyre perishing
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
n/s rear tyre vwearing unevenly
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P476 TGP is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra in Green with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.
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 P476 TGP, 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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P476 TGP is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 12 June 1997.
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