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P81 VRO

1997 Vauxhall Tigra

Green Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

51,067 mi
Last recorded51,067 miles
Recorded on4 May 2016
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Tigra79,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP81 VRO
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 May 2016 51,067 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 28 Apr 2016 51,055 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 27 Apr 2015 50,612 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2015 50,612 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2014 50,149 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 24 Apr 2013 49,697 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2013 49,697 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2012 49,443 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 49,146 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2010 48,787 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 48,471 miles

offside front tyre perished

windscreen washers slightly blocked

Pass 7 May 2008 47,934 miles

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

both wiper blades slightly split

Pass 9 May 2007 47,050 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Fail 8 May 2007 47,050 miles

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

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Pass 17 May 2006 46,178 miles

engine oil level low. topped up.

offside & nearside rear tyres perishing due to old age.

rear exhaust silencer baffels rattling/noisey.

Fail 17 May 2006 46,178 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

engine oil level low. topped up.

offside & nearside rear tyres perishing due to old age.

rear exhaust silencer baffels rattling/noisey.

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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P81 VRO is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra in Green with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 P81 VRO, 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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P81 VRO is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 19 June 1997.

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