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P844 VGO

1997 Vauxhall Tigra

Black Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

88,488 mi
Last recorded88,488 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2014
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Tigra79,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP844 VGO
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2014 88,488 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 21 Mar 2013 87,028 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

corrosion appearing to both inner sills

Fail 20 Mar 2013 87,028 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Coolant leak

Oil leak

corrosion appearing to both inner sills

Pass 28 Mar 2012 86,448 miles

Oil leak

corrosion appearing to both inner sills at rear

offside rear tyre splitting

Pass 29 Mar 2011 86,008 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre sidewall cracking

noise from engine

Fail 29 Mar 2011 86,008 miles

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

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre sidewall cracking

noise from engine

Pass 1 Apr 2010 84,957 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside headlamp has condensation inside, but pattern is not effected.

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 18 Mar 2010 84,913 miles

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

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside headlamp has condensation inside, but pattern is not effected.

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2009 84,243 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both headlamps have water inside them

Pass 17 Mar 2008 82,543 miles

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

engine noisy at idle speed.

oil leak.

Pass 19 Mar 2007 73,995 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2007 73,995 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 22 Apr 2006 65,778 miles

front number plate sligthly damage

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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P844 VGO is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra in Black with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 P844 VGO, 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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P844 VGO is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 20 June 1997.

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