MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
121,374 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
unable to check front brake pads due to type of caliper fitted
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
Front registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)
unable to check front brake pads due to type of caliper fitted
Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
exhaust corroded.slight play os & ns rear wheel bearings.front brake discs corroded.ns outer cv boot perishing.beam pattern os headlamp just accepable.
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Tigra?
Based on 654,705 MOT tests across 55,160 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P516 VWU is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
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 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 P516 VWU, 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 P516 VWU registered?
P516 VWU is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 30 January 1997.
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