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P789 DPA

1997 Vauxhall Tigra

Grey Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

115,479 mi
Last recorded115,479 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2011
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Tigra79,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP789 DPA
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 5 Sep 2011 115,479 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 10 Sep 2010 110,365 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2010 110,253 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Aug 2009 101,965 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Aug 2009 101,963 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2008 93,946 miles

corrosion to both rear inner door sills

corrosion to o/s/f chassis rail

exhaust corroded in places

grease around o/s/r cv boot no splits found

play in n/s/r wheel bearing on limit

rust around n/s/f anti roll bar but nothing appears to be loose

Pass 29 Aug 2007 86,729 miles

corrosion to both inner door sills

exhaust corroded in places

rust around front anti roll bar but nothing loose

some play in n/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 6 Sep 2006 80,668 miles

corrosion to offside and nearside under sills at rear

nearside front tyre worn low on inner edge

nearside rear wheel bearing slight play

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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P789 DPA is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra in Grey with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 P789 DPA, 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 P789 DPA registered?

P789 DPA is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 20 February 1997.

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