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P626 OMB

1997 Vauxhall Tigra

Red Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2014
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

84,080 mi
Last recorded84,080 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2013
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Tigra79,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP626 OMB
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2013 84,080 miles

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

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

exhaust system in poor condition

Fail 5 Nov 2013 84,077 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

exhaust system in poor condition

Pass 8 Nov 2012 81,329 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2012 81,329 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 2 Nov 2011 76,096 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2011 76,095 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Nov 2010 71,816 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

offside rear wheel arch showing signs of corrosion

Fail 3 Nov 2010 71,752 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

offside rear wheel arch showing signs of corrosion

Pass 31 Oct 2009 67,686 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 64,193 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2008 64,180 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 7 Nov 2007 60,517 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2007 60,516 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 30 Jun 2007 59,839 miles

Oil leak

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

slight crack in n/s/r light lens (not showing white light)

slight play in n/s/r wheel

slight play in o/s/r wheel

Pass 30 Jun 2007 59,839 miles

Oil leak

slight crack in n/s/r light lens (not showing white light)

slight play in n/s/r wheel

slight play in o/s/r wheel

Pass 17 Jul 2006 54,660 miles

all indicators slightly discoloured

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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P626 OMB is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra in Red with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 P626 OMB, 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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P626 OMB is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 24 May 1997.

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