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P631 LVU

1997 Vauxhall Tigra

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

98,010 mi
Last recorded98,010 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2013
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Tigra79,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP631 LVU
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2013 98,010 miles

Front 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)

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

battery loose

Fail 16 Feb 2013 98,003 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front 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)

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

battery loose

Pass 28 Feb 2012 93,891 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 4 Feb 2011 86,921 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 78,458 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 75,597 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2009 75,597 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2008 73,018 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 1 Feb 2007 70,652 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2006 67,121 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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P631 LVU is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra in Blue with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P631 LVU, 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 LVU registered?

P631 LVU is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 31 January 1997.

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