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P527 VPP

1997 Vauxhall Tigra

Green Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

13,218 mi
Last recorded13,218 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2013
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Tigra79,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP527 VPP
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2013 13,218 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

body poor condition under car

body work poor on rear wheel arches

handbrake travel high

offside rack end worn

Fail 4 Dec 2013 132,187 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

body poor condition under car

body work poor on rear wheel arches

handbrake travel high

offside rack end worn

Pass 17 Nov 2012 123,344 miles

body corroded in places

most brake pipes have varied corrosion on them

slight judder on front brakes

Pass 11 Nov 2011 97,039 miles

front brake discs corroded

inner rear sills corroded

nearside headlight correct

Pass 26 Nov 2010 94,967 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2010 94,967 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Nov 2009 90,437 miles

front and rear no plate cracked

heavy corrosion both rear chassis box top of coils spring mounting

heavy corrosion both side anti roll bar brackets

heavy corrosion n/s/r and o/s/r inner sill panel

slight play both front seat base

slight wear on both front brake discs

sliught play both rear wheel bearings

Fail 24 Nov 2009 90,437 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Axle beam cracked (2.5.A.5a) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

front and rear no plate cracked

heavy corrosion both rear chassis box top of coils spring mounting

heavy corrosion both side anti roll bar brackets

heavy corrosion n/s/r and o/s/r inner sill panel

slight play both front seat base

slight wear on both front brake discs

sliught play both rear wheel bearings

Pass 11 Nov 2008 87,170 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

dampness on steering rack

heavy corrosion n/s/f and o/s/f anti roll bar brackets

heavy corrosion n/s/r and o/s/r inner sill panel

heavy corrosion n/s/r and o/s/r top chassis box on coil spring

n/s/f seat belt twisted

Fail 11 Nov 2008 87,170 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

dampness on steering rack

heavy corrosion n/s/f and o/s/f anti roll bar brackets

heavy corrosion n/s/r and o/s/r inner sill panel

heavy corrosion n/s/r and o/s/r top chassis box on coil spring

n/s/f seat belt twisted

rear wiper blade split

Pass 5 Dec 2007 81,945 miles

Battery insecure

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

front no plate cracked

lap belt fitted to o/s/r in conjunction with original 3 point seat belt

rear exhaust box hitting body

rear vwiper blade split

Fail 4 Dec 2007 81,945 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Battery insecure

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

lap belt fitted to o/s/r in conjunction with original 3 point seat belt

rear exhaust box hitting body

rear vwiper blade split

Pass 7 Nov 2006 74,676 miles

both front anti roll bar brackets corroded

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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P527 VPP is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra in Green with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 P527 VPP, 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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P527 VPP is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 29 June 1997.

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