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P81 XWP

1997 Vauxhall Tigra

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

101,420 mi
Last recorded101,420 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2018
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Tigra79,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP81 XWP
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2018 101,420 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rear sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 94,971 miles

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

Nearside obligatory indirect vision device damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 6 Jun 2017 94,970 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside obligatory indirect vision device damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 79,500 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2016 79,490 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high Adjuster inoperative. (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 175/65/14 (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2015 73,109 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2015 73,109 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2014 71,368 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2013 69,699 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 67,537 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 66,358 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 63,554 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 61,207 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 59,685 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 56,142 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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P81 XWP is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra in Blue with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 XWP, 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 P81 XWP registered?

P81 XWP is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 19 May 1997.

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