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P549 MYA

1997 Vauxhall Tigra

Green Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

113,017 mi
Last recorded113,017 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2014
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Tigra79,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP549 MYA
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2014 113,017 miles

Both front tyres getting low and wearing on edges

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 10 Nov 2014 113,015 miles

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

Both front tyres getting low and wearing on edges

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Nov 2013 110,923 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2013 110,918 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

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

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

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

Rear Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Nov 2012 107,483 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 12 Nov 2012 107,482 miles

Nearside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 18 Oct 2011 104,870 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2011 104,870 miles

Offside Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front brake disc worn

Pass 16 Aug 2010 104,870 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2010 104,870 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Aug 2009 103,021 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 88,770 miles

Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 30 Aug 2007 74,515 miles

Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Aug 2006 57,990 miles

Oil leak

Fail 19 Aug 2006 57,912 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

oil lacking from engine

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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P549 MYA is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra in Green with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P549 MYA, 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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P549 MYA is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 22 May 1997.

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