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P673 LEY

1997 Vauxhall Tigra

Grey Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

50,291 mi
Last recorded50,291 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2020
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Tigra79,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP673 LEY
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2020 50,291 miles

BOTH SIDES REAR INNER SILLS CORRODED

GENERAL UNDERBODY CORROSION

Pass 18 Apr 2018 50,272 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2018 50,272 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 50,081 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2016 50,081 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 0.50 (7.3.D.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2015 49,887 miles

both inner body sills corroded

poor underbody condition ( rusty)

Fail 12 Feb 2015 49,886 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both inner body sills corroded

poor underbody condition ( rusty)

Pass 20 Feb 2014 49,587 miles

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

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

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

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

plastic covers over outer sill unable to inspect suspect area may be corroded

Pass 12 Feb 2013 49,321 miles

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

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

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

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

signs of cracking/ageing both rear & o/s/f tyre

suspect corrosion both outer sills can see rust in door shut(lower) unable to judge due to plastic trims

Pass 7 Feb 2012 48,970 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

battery insecure due to be failure this spring

signs of cracking ageing both rear tyres

unable to fully inspect outer sills due to plastic covers

Pass 2 Mar 2011 48,331 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

signs of damage n/s/f outer tyre wall just meets requirements

taped repair n/s/r lamp just meets requirements being replaced today

Fail 2 Mar 2011 48,331 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

signs of damage n/s/f outer tyre wall just meets requirements

taped repair n/s/r lamp just meets requirements being replaced today

Pass 11 Feb 2010 47,827 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2009 46,277 miles

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

n/s beam patern slightly poor

Fail 12 Feb 2009 46,277 miles

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

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

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

n/s beam patern slightly poor

Pass 12 Feb 2008 45,238 miles

number plate poor

surface corrosion n/s/r & o/s/r inner sills

Fail 12 Feb 2008 45,238 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

number plate poor

surface corrosion n/s/r & o/s/r inner sills

Pass 14 Feb 2007 44,355 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

front brake pads getting low

front number plate begining to distort

Pass 25 Jan 2006 43,617 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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P673 LEY is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra in Grey with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 P673 LEY, 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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P673 LEY is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 19 February 1997.

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