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P879 TBH

1997 Vauxhall Tigra

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

53,779 mi
Last recorded53,779 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2013
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Tigra79,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP879 TBH
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2013 53,779 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2013 53,779 miles

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

Fail 30 Jan 2013 53,634 miles

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

sill covers fittered at time of test

Pass 6 Feb 2012 51,929 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

chip in windscreen in zone "a" on limit at time of test

corrosion to off side door sill

dampness around steering rack

headlamp switch/indicator worn

off side door mirror slightly insecure

rear chassis corroded

Fail 25 Jan 2012 51,891 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

chip in windscreen in zone "a" on limit at time of test

corrosion to off side door sill

dampness around steering rack

headlamp pattern faint

headlamp switch/indicator worn

off side door mirror slightly insecure

off side front tyre worn to 2mm and perished

rear chassis corroded

rear indicators slightly faded

Pass 18 Feb 2011 47,384 miles

off side headlamp pattern faint

chip in windscreen zone "A" with in limits at time of test

near side front tyre worn on inner edge

off side rear wheel bearing slightly rough

rear exhaust rubber deteriated

slight blow from catalyst

slight corrosion to rear sills

slight dampness around steering rack

slight front brake disc run out

Fail 18 Feb 2011 47,384 miles

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

chip in windscreen zone "A" with in limits at time of test

near side front tyre worn on inner edge

off side headlamp pattern faint

off side rear wheel bearing slightly rough

rear exhaust rubber deteriated

slight blow from catalyst

slight corrosion to rear sills

slight dampness around steering rack

slight front brake disc run out

Pass 22 Feb 2010 42,627 miles

front number plate cracked

stone chip in off side front windscreen

Pass 9 Feb 2009 34,232 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 33,604 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 32,542 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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P879 TBH is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra in Red 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 P879 TBH, 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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P879 TBH is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 28 February 1997.

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