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P524 OVS

1997 Vauxhall Tigra

Black Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

79,182 mi
Last recorded79,182 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2009
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Tigra79,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP524 OVS
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2009 79,182 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 76,669 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2008 76,669 miles

Front Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (1.7.4b)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2007 72,904 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Fail 1 Aug 2007 72,904 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2006 76,330 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2006 76,330 miles

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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P524 OVS is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra in Black with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P524 OVS, 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 P524 OVS registered?

P524 OVS is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 28 March 1997.

Is P524 OVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for P524 OVS shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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