MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
111,376 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nail in nearside front tyre
Oil leak
o/s/r tyre on cut not deep enough to reach cords.
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
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 position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nail in nearside front tyre
Oil leak
o/s/r tyre on cut not deep enough to reach cords.
Inner Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Nearside Rear Brake cable has a seized clevis joint pivot (3.5.1c)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Brake cable has a seized clevis joint pivot (3.5.1c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Tigra?
Based on 654,705 MOT tests across 55,160 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P499 VWY is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra in Blue with a 1,389cc 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 P499 VWY, 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 VWY is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 11 February 1997.
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