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P713 JHN

1997 Vauxhall Tigra

Red Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2015
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

69,782 mi
Last recorded69,782 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2014
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Tigra79,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP713 JHN
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2014 69,782 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front exhaust bracket corroded and leaking

rear wiper blade split

Pass 28 Mar 2013 69,771 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2013 69,771 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

air bag light remains on dashboard

car battery low

Pass 23 Mar 2009 69,167 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Apr 2008 66,255 miles

Nearside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 31 Mar 2007 62,155 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2007 62,155 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Mar 2006 58,918 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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P713 JHN is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra in Red with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P713 JHN, 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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What year was P713 JHN registered?

P713 JHN is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 16 May 1997.

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