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P780 EMO

1997 Vauxhall Tigr

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

100,758 mi
Last recorded100,758 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2009
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Tigr83,748 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP780 EMO
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigr
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2009 100,758 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2009 100,758 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2008 95,235 miles

Oil leak

front brake discs in poor condition

Fail 1 Jul 2008 95,235 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Oil leak

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

center exhaust rubber x2 badly cracked

front brake discs in poor condition

n/s/r sidelight one of two not working

Pass 6 Jul 2007 86,656 miles

unable to fully inspect outer sills due to plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 2 Jul 2007 86,656 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

unable to fully inspect outer sills because the vehicle has bee fitted with plastic sill covers

Fail 29 Jun 2006 81,112 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 29 Jun 2006 81,112 miles

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

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

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

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Tigr?

Based on 1,917 MOT tests across 354 vehicles.

58.6%
Pass Rate
6,054
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
354
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 176
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 137
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 115
Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded 115
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 111
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P780 EMO is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigr in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1997 Vauxhall Tigr models, the average MOT pass rate is 59.5% with a typical mileage of 83,748 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 Tigr fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 176 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P780 EMO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Tigr typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 29 years old, this Vauxhall Tigr is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P780 EMO registered?

P780 EMO is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigr, first registered on 10 January 1997.

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