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P85 XHW

1997 Vauxhall Tigra

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

103,730 mi
Last recorded103,730 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2010
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Tigra79,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP85 XHW
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2010 103,730 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 103,114 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 98,369 miles

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

Front bumper insecure

Seat belt pre-tensioner has been activated

bonnet catch lever missing

Fail 29 Oct 2008 98,363 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Front bumper insecure

Seat belt pre-tensioner has been activated

bonnet catch lever missing

Pass 31 Oct 2007 92,008 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2006 84,991 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

brake pedal slightly spongey. †winscreen chipped.

Pass 13 Oct 2006 84,991 miles

brake pedal slightly spongey. †winscreen chipped.

Pass 12 Jul 2005 76,101 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2005 76,101 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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P85 XHW is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P85 XHW, 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 P85 XHW registered?

P85 XHW is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 30 May 1997.

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