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P82 CTH

1997 Vauxhall Tigra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

111,931 mi
Last recorded111,931 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2013
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Tigra79,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP82 CTH
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 1 Jul 2013 111,931 miles

Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

corrosion forming to rear chassis

Pass 2 Jun 2012 108,222 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 107,647 miles

Battery insecure

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rust forming to battery tray, ineer sills at rear, and rear chassis leg spring mounts

Pass 30 Mar 2010 105,293 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 102,968 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2009 102,939 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 20 Mar 2008 100,287 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 97,142 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2007 97,142 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 12 Jan 2006 94,456 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2006 94,456 miles

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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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P82 CTH is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 P82 CTH, 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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P82 CTH is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 24 January 1997.

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