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P561 UDU

1997 Vauxhall Tigra

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

140,300 mi
Last recorded140,300 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2014
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Tigra79,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP561 UDU
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2014 140,300 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 132,212 miles

Condition of exhaust

Corosion to both rear brake pipes to cylinders

Corosion to main brake pipes

General corosion throughout underbody

Fail 25 Nov 2011 127,150 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Nov 2011 127,150 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 Dec 2010 123,502 miles

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

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

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2009 116,188 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 25 Nov 2008 105,572 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 20 Nov 2008 105,498 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2007 98,452 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2007 98,452 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

aux belt worn

recommend hand brake needs adjusting

Pass 20 Feb 2007 95,838 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2007 95,838 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Feb 2006 91,867 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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P561 UDU is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra in Blue with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 P561 UDU, 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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P561 UDU is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 20 June 1997.

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