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P606 XHW

1997 Vauxhall Tigra

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

83,693 mi
Last recorded83,693 miles
Recorded on30 May 2013
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Tigra79,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP606 XHW
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 30 May 2013 83,693 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

o/s/r tyre worn uneven

Pass 17 May 2012 82,846 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 80,484 miles

Brake pipes all greased so unable to fully inspect the brake pipes.

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Fail 8 Apr 2011 80,484 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Brake pipes all greased so unable to fully inspect the brake pipes.

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Jun 2010 75,214 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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front brake discs pitted

Fail 18 Jun 2010 75,214 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front brake discs pitted

Pass 1 Jul 2009 70,121 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2009 70,120 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 May 2008 64,450 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 58,690 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 52,109 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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P606 XHW is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 P606 XHW, 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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P606 XHW is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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