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P735 LNH

1997 Vauxhall Tigra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

103,180 mi
Last recorded103,180 miles
Recorded on9 May 2012
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Tigra79,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP735 LNH
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 May 2012 103,180 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 9 May 2011 99,984 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

battery tray corrosion noted

corrosion to both outerbody sills noted unable to fully check due to sill covers fitted

damage repair to rear bumper noted

front brake discs rusty

front cross member behind bumper corrosion noted

nearside front tyre outer sidewall damage noted

offside door panel damage noted

offside rear wheel arch corrosion noted

rear silencer hangar rubber deteriorated

surface corrosion to both rear chassis rails and under body sills noted

Pass 9 May 2011 99,984 miles

offside rear wheel arch corrosion noted

rear silencer hangar rubber deteriorated

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

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

battery tray corrosion noted

corrosion to both outerbody sills noted unable to fully check due to sill covers fitted

damage repair to rear bumper noted

front brake discs rusty

front cross member behind bumper corrosion noted

nearside front tyre outer sidewall damage noted

offside door panel damage noted

surface corrosion to both rear chassis rails and under body sills noted

Pass 16 Mar 2010 97,800 miles

front exhaust heat shield rattling

Fail 16 Mar 2010 97,800 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front exhaust heat shield rattling

Pass 24 Feb 2009 89,920 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2008 85,033 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2008 85,031 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2007 84,130 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 7 Jan 2006 78,171 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front wipers starting to smear

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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P735 LNH is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra in Blue 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 P735 LNH, 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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P735 LNH is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 17 June 1997.

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