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P52 BCK

1997 Vauxhall Tigra

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

128,273 mi
Last recorded128,273 miles
Recorded on18 May 2009
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Tigra79,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP52 BCK
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 May 2009 128,273 miles
Fail 16 May 2009 128,273 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 2 May 2008 119,805 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2008 119,805 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

hand brake travel high

Pass 3 May 2007 103,086 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Apr 2006 93,031 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2006 93,031 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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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P52 BCK is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra in Blue 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 P52 BCK, 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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P52 BCK is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 14 April 1997.

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