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P843 NLK

1997 Vauxhall Tigra

Grey Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2013
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

64,314 mi
Last recorded64,314 miles
Recorded on8 May 2013
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Tigra79,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP843 NLK
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Fail 8 May 2013 64,314 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE OUTTER SILL COVERS FITTED

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 5 Mar 2012 59,509 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

n/s/r tyre perished

Pass 9 Mar 2011 52,177 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 46,768 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2010 46,751 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 26 Feb 2009 43,161 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2009 43,161 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 5 Aug 2008 42,084 miles

Brake hose ferrules corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front discs slightly worn and grooved

Front number plate marked and damaged

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Outer Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside front tyre perish cracked

Rear number plate marked

Windscreen lightly scratched

Fail 4 Aug 2008 42,081 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Brake hose ferrules corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front discs slightly worn and grooved

Front number plate marked and damaged

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Outer Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside front tyre perish cracked

Rear number plate marked

Windscreen lightly scratched

Pass 3 Mar 2008 40,447 miles

Front number plate damaged

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

PASS EMISSIONS TEST

Rear number plate marked

Windscreen lightly sctatched

Fail 29 Feb 2008 40,445 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front number plate damaged

Front number plate damaged

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Oil level below min

Rear number plate marked

Windscreen lightly sctatched

Pass 15 Jan 2007 36,547 miles

Both rear brake hose ferrules corroded

Offside Inner Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Fail 15 Jan 2007 36,547 miles

Both rear brake hose ferrules corroded

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Inner Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2006 33,569 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2006 33,557 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2006 33,556 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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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P843 NLK is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra in Grey with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P843 NLK, 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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P843 NLK is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 31 January 1997.

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