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P688 XUF

1997 Vauxhall Tigra

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

85,920 mi
Last recorded85,920 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2016
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Tigra79,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP688 XUF
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2016 85,920 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play trackrod end (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp showing white (1.4.A.2h)

o/s/r tyre slightly cut on the wall

Fail 9 Feb 2016 85,718 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

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

nearside front tyre badly worn on the inner edge and has a nail in the tyre

Pass 13 Feb 2015 78,380 miles

Front Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 12 Feb 2015 83,738 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

osr tyre starting to perish

osr tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 10 Feb 2014 76,469 miles

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

rear handbrakes cables fraying

rear tyres perishing

Pass 9 Feb 2013 73,430 miles

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)

Pass 11 Feb 2012 67,829 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 61,394 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2011 61,394 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 21 Sep 2009 50,549 miles

Both rear tyres slight perishing on outer sidewalls

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Surface corrosion to N/S/R and O/S/R inner sills

Pass 22 Jul 2008 49,599 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 47,294 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2006 43,799 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Oct 2005 40,210 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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P688 XUF is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra in Blue with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 P688 XUF, 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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P688 XUF is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 22 April 1997.

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