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P679 MDA

1997 Vauxhall Tigra

Black Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

82,451 mi
Last recorded82,451 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2014
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Tigra79,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP679 MDA
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 26 Jun 2014 82,451 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Both inner sill corroded at rear (not holed).

Both rear wheel bearings have slight play.

Front tyres wearing thin.

N/s inner tail light not working.

N/s rear brake pipe corroded (not excessively)

Rear axle corroded (not seriously weakened).

Pass 17 Jun 2013 80,838 miles

All brake flexi hose ferrules corroded (not excessively).

Both rear tyres badly cracked (no ply or cords visible)

Emissions readings were unstable, drifting in and out of permitted limits.

Slight play in both rear wheel bearings.

Fail 12 Jun 2013 80,825 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

All brake flexi hose ferrules corroded (not excessively).

Both rear tyres badly cracked (no ply or cords visible)

Slight play in both rear wheel bearings.

Pass 20 Dec 2011 78,428 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 76,659 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2010 76,644 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 Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2009 74,289 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 71,909 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2008 71,909 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 29 May 2007 70,014 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 66,763 miles
Fail 30 May 2006 66,763 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2005 65,216 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2005 65,216 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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P679 MDA is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra in Black with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P679 MDA, 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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P679 MDA is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 10 April 1997.

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