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P693 FRR

1997 Vauxhall Tigra

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

91,839 mi
Last recorded91,839 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Tigra79,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP693 FRR
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2025 91,839 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner/outer sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner / outer sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2024 91,340 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2023 90,818 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2023 90,818 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2022 89,725 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2022 89,725 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Feb 2021 88,969 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2020 88,682 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2019 88,304 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Jan 2018 87,744 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 86,843 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2016 85,536 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 85,003 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2015 85,003 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2014 84,077 miles

inner sills rusting

Fail 22 Jan 2013 83,042 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 22 Jan 2013 83,042 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 Jan 2012 82,554 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 81,842 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2010 81,014 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 79,184 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 76,361 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2007 73,436 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2007 73,436 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2006 66,563 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)

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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P693 FRR is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 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 P693 FRR, 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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P693 FRR is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 31 January 1997.

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