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P784 SBJ

1997 Vauxhall Tigra

Red Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

49,156 mi
Last recorded49,156 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2015
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Tigra79,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP784 SBJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2015 49,156 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced cracked (1.7.5a)

rear inner sills corroding

Fail 9 Oct 2015 49,151 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced cracked (1.7.5a)

rear inner sills corroding

Fail 9 Oct 2014 46,874 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

inner sills corroding

nearside headlight lens cracked

Pass 9 Oct 2014 46,874 miles

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

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

inner sills corroding

nearside headlight lens cracked

Pass 26 Sep 2013 45,073 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Nearside headlamp lens cracked

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 26 Sep 2013 45,068 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Nearside headlamp lens cracked

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 10 Oct 2012 42,644 miles

Horn is not very loud

N/S Headlight lens is broken

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 10 Oct 2012 42,644 miles

Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Horn is not very loud

N/S Headlight lens is broken

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 24 Oct 2011 40,249 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2010 37,463 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 35,477 miles

n/s front h/lamp cracked

Fail 13 Oct 2009 35,477 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

n/s front h/lamp cracked

Pass 10 Oct 2008 33,074 miles

small hole n/s headlight

Pass 10 Oct 2007 30,554 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 28,734 miles

near side front tyre worn on edges

rear tyres starting to perish

slight play rear wheel bearings

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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P784 SBJ is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra in Red with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P784 SBJ, 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 P784 SBJ registered?

P784 SBJ is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 2 May 1997.

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