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P808 MWA

1997 Vauxhall Tigra

Gold Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

92,867 mi
Last recorded92,867 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2010
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Tigra79,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP808 MWA
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1997
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2010 92,867 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN AND CORRODED LEAVING A LIP ON DISCS

FRONT NUMBER PLATE SLIGHTLY DAMAGED

REAR WIPER RUBBER SPLIT

Pass 6 Mar 2009 88,249 miles

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Fail 5 Mar 2009 88,247 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front bumper damaged

Front reg plate cracked

O/S sidelight dull

Rear flexies ferrels corroded

Fail 3 Mar 2008 81,609 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2008 81,609 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 1 Mar 2007 68,073 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2007 68,073 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2006 52,461 miles

engine oil level low

o/s/f lower ball joint rubber split

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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P808 MWA is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra in Gold 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 P808 MWA, 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 P808 MWA registered?

P808 MWA is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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