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P655 JBU

1997 Vauxhall Tigra

Grey Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

56,195 mi
Last recorded56,195 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2013
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Tigra79,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP655 JBU
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2013 56,195 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2013 56,193 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2012 51,085 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

your parking brake has only just met the required park brake efficiency; 19% ; it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Fail 20 Mar 2012 51,084 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 Feb 2011 47,158 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 9 Feb 2011 46,982 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

both rear tyres perished

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 6 Feb 2010 43,003 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 6 Feb 2009 38,221 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 32,327 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 28,728 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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P655 JBU is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra in Grey with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 P655 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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P655 JBU is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 20 April 1997.

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