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P699 MNB

1997 Vauxhall Tigra

Red Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

126,791 mi
Last recorded126,791 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2010
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Tigra79,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP699 MNB
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2010 126,791 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2009 121,453 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 119,016 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 112,865 miles

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

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

Oil leak

offside and nearside rear flexi brake pipes have corroded ends not yet excesive

Pass 27 Mar 2006 104,728 miles

Centre to load sensing valve brake pipes showing signs of corrosion - not yet excessive.

Load sensing valve to n/s/r wheel brake pipe showing signs of corrosion - not yet excessive.

N/s and o/s outer sill's showing signs of corrososion - not able to inspect properly due to bodky kit fitted.

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

O/s/r wheel has slight brake bind.

battery insecure

oil leak

spare tyre defective

Fail 27 Mar 2006 104,728 miles

Centre to load sensing valve brake pipes showing signs of corrosion - not yet excessive.

Load sensing valve to n/s/r wheel brake pipe showing signs of corrosion - not yet excessive.

N/s and o/s outer sill's showing signs of corrososion - not able to inspect properly due to bodky kit fitted.

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

O/s/r wheel has slight brake bind.

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

battery insecure

oil leak

spare tyre defective

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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P699 MNB is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra in Red with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 P699 MNB, 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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P699 MNB is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 28 January 1997.

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