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P826 UWP

1997 Vauxhall Tigra

Gold Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

67,841 mi
Last recorded67,841 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2010
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Tigra79,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP826 UWP
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1997
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2010 67,841 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 62,036 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Sep 2008 54,598 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 12 Sep 2008 54,598 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Sep 2007 51,592 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside rear wheel bearing slight noise when rotated

Fail 24 Aug 2006 48,480 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Aug 2006 48,480 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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P826 UWP is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra in Gold with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P826 UWP, 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 P826 UWP registered?

P826 UWP is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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