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P706 VWR

1997 Vauxhall Tigra

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2011
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

124,402 mi
Last recorded124,402 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2010
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Tigra79,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP706 VWR
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2010 124,402 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 9 Dec 2010 124,402 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 1 Dec 2009 121,755 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 25 Nov 2009 121,743 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2008 116,964 miles

Both rear wheel bearings have play in them

Offside rear tyre close legal limit on inner edge 2mm 185/55/15

Fail 4 Dec 2008 116,932 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Both rear wheel bearings have play in them

Offside rear tyre close legal limit on inner edge 2mm 185/55/15

Pass 7 Dec 2007 105,009 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2007 105,009 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 11 Dec 2006 92,764 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2006 92,764 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 May 2006 88,431 miles
Fail 9 May 2006 88,431 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

O/S/F tyre tread on 2mm.

Play in o/s/r wheel bearing, requires adjustment.

Slight play/knock in steering rack.

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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P706 VWR is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra in Blue with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P706 VWR, 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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P706 VWR is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 22 January 1997.

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