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P740 LKR

1997 Vauxhall Tigra

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

107,848 mi
Last recorded107,848 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2014
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Tigra79,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP740 LKR
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2014 107,848 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2013 106,707 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2013 106,707 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Jan 2012 105,121 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2012 105,121 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

sill covers fitted

Pass 28 Jan 2011 103,543 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 102,142 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2010 102,142 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Fail 30 Jan 2009 95,288 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside rear tyre perished and cracking

Pass 30 Jan 2009 95,288 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside rear tyre perished and cracking

Pass 16 Jan 2008 83,951 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 80,571 miles

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

Fail 29 Jan 2007 80,571 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Jan 2006 70,797 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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P740 LKR is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra in Blue with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 P740 LKR, 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 P740 LKR registered?

P740 LKR is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 24 March 1997.

Is P740 LKR safe to buy?

The MOT history for P740 LKR shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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