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P65 TAB

1997 Vauxhall Tigra

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2012
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

167,287 mi
Last recorded167,287 miles
Recorded on18 May 2011
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Tigra79,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP65 TAB
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 May 2011 167,287 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Oil leak

both rear wheel arch inners previously repaired and undersealed

front discs worn heavily worn

o/s wiper smearing

o/s/f headlamp fogged up a little

rear tyres perished

sill covers fitted

slight grease seepage o/s/f cv gaiter

underside of vehicle in various states of corrosion

Fail 14 May 2011 167,263 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Oil leak

both rear wheel arch inners previously repaired and undersealed

front discs worn heavily worn

o/s wiper smearing

o/s/f headlamp fogged up a little

rear tyres perished

sill covers fitted

slight grease seepage o/s/f cv gaiter

underside of vehicle in various states of corrosion

Fail 20 Apr 2011 167,227 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear tyres perished

Engine oil leaks

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake discs worn

Handbrake freeplay

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

O/S wiper smearing

O/S/R wheel arch corroded just acceptable

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

Plastic sill trims fitted

Slight seepage of grease O/S/F outer cv gaiter

Underside of vehicle and O/S/R inner wheel arch areas evidence of welding repairs unable to fully inspect due to painted/undersealed

Underside of vehicle corroded in places

Fail 17 Mar 2011 167,206 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Horn not a continuous or uniform sound (1.6.2e)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

nearside/offside rear valance rusted out

rear axle beam corroded

spare wheel well rusted

Pass 19 Mar 2010 161,874 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2010 161,874 miles

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

o/s outer sill corroded

Pass 12 Mar 2009 151,986 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2008 139,302 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2008 139,302 miles

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

Power steering pump leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 20 Apr 2007 126,132 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2007 126,132 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

BOTH SIDES DOOR STEP STARTING TO CORRODE.FRONT FLEXI BRAKE HOSE FERRULES STARTING TO CORRODE. †SUSPECT NEAR SIDE HANDBRAKE CABLE STARTING TO FRAY.

Pass 20 Apr 2006 112,385 miles

Front flexi hoses ferrules starting to corrode.Suspected leak from fuel tank.

Pass 27 Apr 2005 98,447 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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P65 TAB is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra in Blue with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 P65 TAB, 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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P65 TAB is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 24 April 1997.

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