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P793 SBH

1997 Vauxhall Tigra

Grey Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

116,488 mi
Last recorded116,488 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2009
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Tigra79,155 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP793 SBH
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2009 116,488 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2009 116,460 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front plate starting to delaminate

n/s/r tyre tread slightly out of shape

o/s/r arch starting to corrode

rear tail lamps both have only 1 bulb working

Pass 23 Jun 2008 111,802 miles

exhaust catalyst front pipe starting to deteriorate

offside rear brake hose ferrules starting to corrode

Pass 12 Jun 2007 107,324 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2007 107,324 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Feb 2006 97,685 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

cut to nearside front tyre outer sidewall †(not to cords)

Fail 23 Feb 2006 97,685 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

cut to nearside front tyre outer sidewall †(not to cords)

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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P793 SBH is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra in Grey with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P793 SBH, 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 P793 SBH registered?

P793 SBH is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 14 March 1997.

Is P793 SBH safe to buy?

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