MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
83,768 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
both rear inner sills corroded
both rear tyres perished and worn uneven
slight wheel bearing play offside rear
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
both rear inner sills corroded
both rear tyres perished and worn uneven
rear box mouting perished
slight wheel bearing play offside rear
nearside front seat belt noisey
rear exhaust box clamp loose
wiper blades poor
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
nearside front seat belt noisey
rear exhaust box clamp loose
wiper blades poor
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Tigra?
Based on 654,705 MOT tests across 55,160 vehicles.
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P498 FPL is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 P498 FPL, 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 P498 FPL registered?
P498 FPL is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 30 May 1997.
Is P498 FPL safe to buy?
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