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P678 LJB

1997 Vauxhall Tigra

Black Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

72,875 mi
Last recorded72,875 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2021
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Tigra79,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP678 LJB
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2021 72,875 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor And Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor And Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 72,636 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 72,386 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 71,682 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 71,178 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center join (7.1.2)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion rear chassis (6.1.B.2)

Fail 7 Sep 2017 71,177 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear mount broken (7.1.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center join (7.1.2)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion rear chassis (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 70,512 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 8 Sep 2015 69,426 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

child seat fitted to osr belt not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt

Fail 8 Sep 2015 69,426 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

child seat fitted to osr belt not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt

Pass 3 Sep 2014 67,384 miles

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

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

The N/S & O/S front tyres are very perished with deep splits within the tread and side walls.

The N/S & O/S rear tyres are perished with splits to the sidewalls and within the tread.

Pass 14 Aug 2013 64,970 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 62,219 miles

Heavy surface corrosion to o/s/r & n/s/r inner sils will require attention soon

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Fail 18 May 2012 62,219 miles

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

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

Heavy surface corrosion to o/s/r & n/s/r inner sils will require attention soon

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 12 May 2011 58,761 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Heavy surface corrosion to o/s/r & n/s/r inner sils

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 21 May 2010 56,727 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 54,924 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 53,524 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 51,841 miles
Fail 16 May 2007 51,841 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

FRont.No.Plate cracked

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 2 May 2006 50,254 miles

Front No.Plate cracked

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)

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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P678 LJB is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra in Black with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P678 LJB, 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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P678 LJB is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 30 March 1997.

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