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P716 RVG

1997 Vauxhall Tigra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

138,760 mi
Last recorded138,760 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2012
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Tigra79,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP716 RVG
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2012 138,760 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 23 Apr 2012 138,669 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside 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)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 3 May 2011 120,275 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2010 110,750 miles

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

Fail 6 Apr 2010 110,750 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2009 101,363 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2009 101,363 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2008 91,564 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2007 80,062 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 67,871 miles

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

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

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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P716 RVG is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 P716 RVG, 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 P716 RVG registered?

P716 RVG is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 25 April 1997.

Is P716 RVG safe to buy?

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