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P712 RUB

1997 Vauxhall Tigra

Red Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

106,725 mi
Last recorded106,725 miles
Recorded on25 May 2010
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Tigra79,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP712 RUB
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 25 May 2010 106,725 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

nearside front tyre wearing at edges

offside rear inner position light not working

Pass 25 May 2010 106,725 miles

nearside front tyre wearing at edges

offside rear inner position light not working

Pass 14 May 2009 98,932 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both rear spring cups corroded

fuel tank corroded

n/s/ door sill /outer sill corroded

sill kit fitted

Fail 7 May 2009 98,777 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside 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)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both rear spring cups corroded

n/s/ door sill /outer sill corroded

sill kit fitted

Pass 21 May 2008 93,475 miles
Fail 19 May 2008 93,473 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

puncture near side rear

Pass 27 Nov 2006 84,979 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2006 84,979 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2005 79,026 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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P712 RUB is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra in Red with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 P712 RUB, 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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P712 RUB is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 25 April 1997.

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