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P799 DPA

1997 Vauxhall Tigra

Grey Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

66,857 mi
Last recorded66,857 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2012
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Tigra79,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP799 DPA
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2012 66,857 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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)

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2011 62,433 miles

Oil leak

nearside haealamp on limit.

offside headlamp beam pattern on limit.

rear brake compoensator showing signs of wear.

Pass 30 Jan 2010 58,625 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

both number plates poor

engine leaks oil

slight rust in rear inner sills

windscreen washers poor

Pass 31 Jan 2009 55,070 miles

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

number plates in poor condition

oil leak on engine

Fail 31 Jan 2009 55,070 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

number plates in poor condition

oil leak on engine

Pass 29 Jan 2008 51,238 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Fail 29 Jan 2008 51,238 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2007 49,300 miles

Oil leak

small cut in offside front tyre outer wall

Pass 9 Jun 2006 44,564 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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P799 DPA is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra in Grey with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 P799 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 P799 DPA registered?

P799 DPA is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 17 March 1997.

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