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P595 SAV

1997 Vauxhall Tigra

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2012
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

122,536 mi
Last recorded122,536 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2011
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Tigra79,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP595 SAV
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2011 122,536 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Oil leak

front discs worn

nearside headlight damaged

Fail 20 Nov 2011 122,532 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Coolant leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

front discs worn

nearside headlight damaged

Pass 26 Jul 2010 115,779 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2010 115,753 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

crack n/s headlamp

o/s/f tyre inner edge

play in n/s rack end

Pass 22 Jul 2009 110,743 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2009 110,737 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 9 Jul 2008 108,127 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

rust on o/s/r floor +rear under sills +rear chassis

Pass 9 Jul 2008 108,127 miles

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

rust on o/s/r floor +rear under sills +rear chassis

Pass 23 Jun 2007 105,566 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

rust on rear brake flexy ends

rust on rear floors +rear under sills +chassis

Fail 23 Jun 2007 105,566 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

rust on rear brake flexy ends

rust on rear floors +rear under sills +chassis

Fail 13 Oct 2006 104,303 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 13 Oct 2006 104,303 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2005 100,426 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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P595 SAV 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 53.8%.

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 P595 SAV, 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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P595 SAV is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 21 May 1997.

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