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P644 SRW

1997 Vauxhall Tigra

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

91,208 mi
Last recorded91,208 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2011
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Tigra79,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP644 SRW
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2011 91,208 miles

corrosion evident areas of exposed chassis & suspension mount areas

corrosion evident offside sill --within 30cm of drivers seat mounting

Pass 9 Mar 2010 85,432 miles

slight oil leak from steering rack

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

corrosion evident drivers rear wheel arch

corrosion evident fuel tank

corrosion evident underside areas of chassis

slight exhaust leak at joint center section to tailpipe

slight exhaust leak at joint front pipe to center section

Fail 8 Mar 2010 85,432 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

corrosion evident drivers rear wheel arch

corrosion evident fuel tank

corrosion evident underside areas of chassis

slight exhaust leak at joint center section to tailpipe

slight exhaust leak at joint front pipe to center section

slight oil leak from steering rack

Pass 10 Mar 2009 79,642 miles

corrosion evident both sills areas

corrosion evident rear suspension area

oil contamination steering rack area no obvious leaks

slight corrosion evident front suspension area

Fail 9 Mar 2009 79,642 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

corrosion evident both sills areas

corrosion evident rear suspension area

oil contamination steering rack area no obvious leaks

slight corrosion evident front suspension area

Pass 10 Mar 2008 73,524 miles

deterioration front registration plate

Fail 10 Mar 2008 73,752 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

evidence of front brake distortion/judder

Pass 5 Mar 2007 87,426 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2007 87,426 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Mar 2006 61,575 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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P644 SRW 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 60%.

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 P644 SRW, 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 P644 SRW registered?

P644 SRW is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 21 February 1997.

Is P644 SRW safe to buy?

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