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P736 UUY

1997 Vauxhall Tigra

Red Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

73,277 mi
Last recorded73,277 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2013
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Tigra79,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP736 UUY
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2013 73,277 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

both front tyre side wall cracking

Fail 28 Jun 2013 73,277 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

both front tyre side wall cracking

Pass 25 Jun 2012 71,758 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Outer Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

engine oil leak

Pass 21 Jun 2011 69,550 miles

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

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

Nearside Inner Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

n/s and o/s rear wheel arches corroded

Fail 20 Jun 2011 69,550 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Outer Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Inner Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

n/s and o/s rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 30 Jun 2010 67,346 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

park brake cables slightly seized

rear exhaust baffles loose

Pass 5 Jun 2009 64,546 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 63,016 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 62,279 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 61,322 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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P736 UUY is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra in Red with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P736 UUY, 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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P736 UUY is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 25 February 1997.

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