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P601 PWC

1997 Vauxhall Tigra

Green Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

97,042 mi
Last recorded97,042 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2010
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Tigra79,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP601 PWC
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2010 97,042 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2009 90,207 miles

Engine oil leak

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

Small split in passenger stde wiper blade

Small weep from steering rack

Fail 17 Apr 2009 90,207 miles

Engine oil leak

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Small split in passenger stde wiper blade

Small weep from steering rack

Fail 3 Apr 2008 85,045 miles

Battery insecure

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

MAJOR OIL LEAK

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

corrosion to both inner sills

corrosion to offside floor at rear around drain plug hole

corrossion to both rear chassis rails around spring mounting points

dampness to steering rack

drivers seat in poor condition

nearside headlamp slightly loose

offside front tyre worn close to limit inner edge

plastic sill covers fitted

slight corrosion to nearside rear inner wheel arch

Pass 3 Apr 2008 85,045 miles

Battery insecure

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

MAJOR OIL LEAK

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

corrosion to both inner sills

corrosion to offside floor at rear around drain plug hole

corrossion to both rear chassis rails around spring mounting points

dampness to steering rack

drivers seat in poor condition

nearside headlamp slightly loose

offside front tyre worn close to limit inner edge

plastic sill covers fitted

slight corrosion to nearside rear inner wheel arch

Pass 12 Mar 2007 79,020 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2007 79,004 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Fail 7 Mar 2006 72,737 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2006 72,737 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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P601 PWC is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra in Green with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 P601 PWC, 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 P601 PWC registered?

P601 PWC is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 23 June 1997.

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