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P499 DWN

1997 Vauxhall Tigra

Gold Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

80,947 mi
Last recorded80,947 miles
Recorded on3 May 2010
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Tigra79,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP499 DWN
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1997
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 3 May 2010 80,947 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 May 2010 80,947 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2009 69,254 miles

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)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 23 Apr 2008 65,489 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 26 Apr 2007 61,181 miles

Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 27 Feb 2007 82,154 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2007 82,128 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

sill covers restricting inspection

Fail 1 Mar 2006 76,630 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Mar 2006 76,630 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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P499 DWN is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra in Gold with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 P499 DWN, 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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P499 DWN is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 28 February 1997.

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