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P759 BCP

1997 Vauxhall Tigra

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2013
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

102,949 mi
Last recorded102,949 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2012
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Tigra79,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP759 BCP
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2012 102,949 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Unable to inspect underneath fully - numerous areas covered with set black silicone

Fail 12 Oct 2012 102,947 miles

Brake load sensing valve has been disconnected and was fitted as standard (3.6.E.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Unable to inspect underneath fully - numerous areas covered with set black silicone

Fail 3 Aug 2012 102,943 miles

Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

ALL TYRES BECOMING CRACKED / PERISHED / SIGNS OF VEHICLE BEEN STOOD FOR SOME TIME

BATTERY INSECURE / LOOSE

EXHAUST SYSTEM HEAVLY CORRODED / SLIGHT BLOW AT REAR OF CAT

HAND BRAKE CABLES PIVOT POINTS DRY OF GREASE OR LUBE

OFFSIDE HEAD LAMP LENS CONDENSATED

OFFSIDE REAR BRAKE SLIGHTLY LOW ON BRAKING EFFORT

STEERING / SUSPENSION / BRAKING COMPONANTS SHOWING GENERAL CORROSION

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

TYRES SIZE FRONT 185 / 65 / 14 H -- REAR TYRE SIZE 195 / 60 / 14 H

UNDERSIDE / PANELING SHOWING SIGNS OF GENERAL CORROSION / SIGNS OF BECOMING ADVANCED IN PLACES / SIGNS ON UNDERSIDE AREAS BEEN SLIGHTLY COVERED IN SILICON SEALER AREAS AROUND RUBBER BUNG CORRODED ADVISE ATTENTION AS TO STOP WATER INGRESS

WATER LEAK ON RADIATOR

Pass 23 Mar 2011 95,590 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2011 95,590 miles

Brake load sensing valve has been disconnected and was fitted as standard (3.6.E.2)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2010 78,459 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2010 78,446 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

rear inner sills+rear chassis corroding

Pass 28 Mar 2009 67,829 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Suspension component 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 Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2008 60,183 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 30 Mar 2008 60,175 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 21 Mar 2007 55,570 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2007 55,567 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 25 Mar 2006 51,092 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 25 Mar 2006 51,092 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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P759 BCP 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 50%.

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 P759 BCP, 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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P759 BCP is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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