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P590 UNK

1997 Vauxhall Tigra

Pink Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

147,677 mi
Last recorded147,677 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2008
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Tigra79,155 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP590 UNK
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1997
ColourPink
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2008 147,677 miles

front pads worn

Fail 25 Apr 2008 147,673 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front pads worn

Pass 12 Jan 2007 139,544 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2007 139,544 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Parking brake not fitted on at least two wheels (3.1.1)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2006 128,398 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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P590 UNK is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra in Pink with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 P590 UNK, 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 P590 UNK registered?

P590 UNK is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 29 April 1997.

Is P590 UNK safe to buy?

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