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P494 RBH

1997 Vauxhall Tigra

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

82,232 mi
Last recorded82,232 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2012
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Tigra79,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP494 RBH
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2012 82,232 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 78,486 miles

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

o/s fron brake hose ferrule may be corroded under rubber cover

Fail 8 Jul 2011 78,479 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

o/s fron brake hose ferrule may be corroded under rubber cover

Pass 3 Mar 2010 69,058 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2010 69,047 miles

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

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Jan 2009 58,894 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside rear tyre sidewall perishing

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside rear tyre sidewall perishing

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

Oil leak

Fail 30 Jan 2009 58,894 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside rear tyre sidewall perishing

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside rear tyre sidewall perishing

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Jan 2008 53,101 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2007 51,748 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2007 51,748 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2006 49,240 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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P494 RBH is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 P494 RBH, 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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What year was P494 RBH registered?

P494 RBH is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 11 January 1997.

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