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P539 WSU

1997 Vauxhall Tigra

Grey Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

60,518 mi
Last recorded60,518 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2009
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Tigra79,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP539 WSU
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2009 60,518 miles

rear indicators fading

rear inner sills corroded

all brake flexi hose furrels corroded

centre exhaust joint slight blow

corrosion to os ns door shuts

corrosion to outer sills and wheel arch

front number plate poor condition

plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 30 Jan 2009 60,403 miles

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

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

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

corrosion to rear wheel archs

front number plate cracked

plastic sill covers fitted

rear indicators fading

Pass 24 Jan 2008 54,842 miles

centre to rear exhaust leak

corrosion to inner sills

nsf tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 31 Jan 2007 45,387 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 46,766 miles

same advisories as VT32 issued with VT30 on 21/09/2006

Fail 21 Sep 2006 46,766 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

SRS light staying on

all brake hose ferruls corroded but not considered excessive

plastic cover sills fitted restricting inspection of sill panel

Pass 6 Sep 2005 35,634 miles

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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P539 WSU is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra in Grey with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P539 WSU, 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 P539 WSU registered?

P539 WSU is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 16 June 1997.

Is P539 WSU safe to buy?

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