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P757 RKX

1997 Vauxhall Tigra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

57,070 mi
Last recorded57,070 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2018
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Tigra79,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP757 RKX
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2018 57,070 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2018 57,070 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 52,351 miles

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

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

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

Fail 17 Oct 2017 52,351 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 50,879 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 49,983 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 49,220 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 48,480 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 47,201 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 45,841 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 45,841 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2010 44,836 miles

LEAKING RAD

Pass 23 Mar 2009 43,666 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 42,423 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 41,077 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 38,934 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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P757 RKX is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 P757 RKX, 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 P757 RKX registered?

P757 RKX is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 11 February 1997.

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