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P631 JBU

1997 Vauxhall Tigra

Pink Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2012
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

91,590 mi
Last recorded91,590 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2011
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Tigra79,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP631 JBU
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1997
ColourPink
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2011 91,590 miles

o/s inner door handle missing

rear seats missing

Fail 10 Jun 2011 91,589 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front discs pitted

rear seats missing

Pass 8 Mar 2008 89,937 miles

hazard cover missing

Fail 1 Mar 2008 89,926 miles

Nearside Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

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

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

Rear Brake valve damaged (3.6.A.2c)

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

advise front wheels close to spring

advise nearside rear wheel bearing slight play

advise vehicle underbody slightly corroded

Pass 9 Mar 2007 91,030 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2007 91,028 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2006 90,798 miles

17in after market wheels,fitted to vehicle.

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

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

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

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

front and rear number & letters different to standard,however can be easilly read from a distance,(number plates).

lowering springs front and rear fitted,locate in the correct location as required

tinted windows fitted to vehicle

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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P631 JBU is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra in Pink with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P631 JBU, 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 P631 JBU registered?

P631 JBU is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 2 March 1997.

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