MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
89,844 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
light scratches on windscreen
nearside headlamp not functioning correctly
DOOR LOCKS FAULTY. FRONT NUMBER PLATE CRACKED. FRONT DISC'S AND PADS (2mm). FRONT N/S TYRE WORN SMOOTH INNER EDGE. STEEL WHEEL FITTED REAR N/S.
LOAD VALVE STIFF
Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
FRONT NUMBER PLATE CRACKED. FRONT N/S TYRE WORN LOW. BRAKE LOAD VALVE STIFF. FRONT DISC'S AND PADS WORN NEAR TO LIMIT.
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Tigra?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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P550 THW is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra in Blue with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 P550 THW, 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 P550 THW registered?
P550 THW is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 11 January 1997.
Is P550 THW safe to buy?
The MOT history for P550 THW shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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