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P69 XHW

1997 Vauxhall Tigra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

82,451 mi
Last recorded82,451 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2014
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Tigra79,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP69 XHW
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2014 82,451 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2013 78,296 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2013 78,189 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 71,230 miles

n/s/f tyre has a slight cut on outer wall

Fail 2 Apr 2012 71,230 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

n/s/f tyre has a slight cut on outer wall

Pass 20 Jun 2011 69,965 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

brake pipes rusty

pas leak

play in front wheels

slight play and knock in steering

Fail 20 Jun 2011 69,965 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nail in offside front tyre

brake pipes rusty

pas leak

play in front wheels

slight play and knock in steering

Pass 4 May 2010 68,845 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 67,775 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2009 67,775 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 31 Mar 2008 66,615 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Mar 2008 66,592 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2007 62,973 miles

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

slight inbalance in rear brakes may need further attention

Pass 20 Apr 2006 56,428 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)

Fail 19 Apr 2006 56,422 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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)

handbrake warning light on

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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P69 XHW is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P69 XHW, 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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P69 XHW is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 30 May 1997.

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