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P628 HRB

1997 Vauxhall Tigra

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

80,783 mi
Last recorded80,783 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2008
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Tigra79,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP628 HRB
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 18 Nov 2008 80,783 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Nov 2007 75,544 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)

n/s/f wing badly damaged

Fail 30 Nov 2007 75,544 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s/f wing badly damaged

Fail 30 Sep 2006 72,345 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2006 72,345 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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P628 HRB is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra in Blue with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 P628 HRB, 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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P628 HRB is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 4 June 1997.

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