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P62 KJH

1997 Vauxhall Tigra

Green Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

87,132 mi
Last recorded87,132 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2012
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Tigra79,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP62 KJH
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2012 87,132 miles

N/S DOOR MIRROR CRACKED

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 29 Dec 2011 81,479 miles

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

N/S DOOR MIRROR CRACKED

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Dec 2010 77,751 miles

both rear inner sill slightly corroded

engine oil leak

n/s door mirror glass broken

Pass 23 Dec 2009 75,473 miles

Rear exhaust mount corroded

engine oil leak

n/s inner rear sill corroded

o/s inner rear sill corroded

slight play in steering rack

Fail 8 Dec 2009 75,471 miles

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

engine oil leak

n/s front brake dics corroded

o/s washer jet inop

rear exhaust rubbers cracking

slight play in steering rack

steering rack damp

Pass 2 Sep 2008 73,281 miles

Engine oil leak

Exhaust poorly fitted running very close to n/s/r spring and heat shields

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

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

Slight fluid leak steering rack

Fail 2 Sep 2008 73,281 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Engine oil leak

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

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

Slight fluid leak steering rack

Pass 31 Aug 2007 68,866 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2007 68,839 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 Aug 2006 54,867 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2005 40,351 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2005 40,351 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

exhaust mid box holed & blowing

rear brakes not rising & falling at same rates

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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P62 KJH is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra in Green with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P62 KJH, 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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P62 KJH is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 28 May 1997.

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