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P719 YGA

1997 Vauxhall Tigra

Green Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

114,130 mi
Last recorded114,130 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2012
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Tigra79,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP719 YGA
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2012 114,130 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

areas all over vehicle corroding

Fail 15 Feb 2012 114,100 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 carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Feb 2011 111,815 miles

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

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

both rear wheel arches slightly corroded

Fail 14 Feb 2011 111,777 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

both rear wheel arches slightly corroded

Pass 9 Feb 2010 96,762 miles

Coolant leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s n/s outer sill covers fitted

o/s n/s outer sills/door steps rusty

o/s n/s rear wheel arches corroded

welding repairs heavily undersealed

Fail 3 Feb 2010 96,606 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Coolant leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

handbrake operation requires attention

o/s n/s outer sill covers fitted

o/s n/s outer sills/door steps rusty

o/s n/s rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 20 Feb 2009 84,267 miles

exhaust down pipe to centre pipe very badly corroded

Fail 20 Feb 2009 84,264 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

exhaust down pipe to centre pipe very badly corroded

Pass 20 Feb 2008 71,139 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2008 71,139 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 3 Feb 2007 64,282 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 60,278 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

both rear inner sills rusty

oil leak

Pass 13 Jun 2005 60,138 miles

surface corrosion present at underbody of the vehicle at various places

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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P719 YGA is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra in Green with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 P719 YGA, 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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P719 YGA is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 2 June 1997.

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