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P639 LYC

1997 Vauxhall Tigra

Black Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

59,068 mi
Last recorded59,068 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2013
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Tigra79,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP639 LYC
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2013 59,068 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 47,818 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 10 Oct 2012 47,818 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Oct 2011 36,456 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2011 36,456 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2010 32,795 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 28,411 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s/rear tyre perished

Fail 30 Jun 2009 28,411 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s/rear tyre perished

Fail 3 Jul 2008 25,698 miles

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

both rear tyres cracking

pas belt cracking

Pass 3 Jul 2008 25,698 miles

both rear tyres cracking

pas belt cracking

Pass 25 Jun 2007 22,856 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 22,644 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2006 20,958 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2006 20,958 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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P639 LYC is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra in Black with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 P639 LYC, 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 P639 LYC registered?

P639 LYC is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 18 April 1997.

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