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P87 XWP

1997 Vauxhall Tigra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

89,957 mi
Last recorded89,957 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2013
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Tigra79,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP87 XWP
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2013 89,957 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 83,057 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2012 83,057 miles

Brake load sensing valve defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 17 May 2011 77,255 miles
Fail 16 May 2011 77,241 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2010 73,147 miles
Fail 14 May 2010 73,026 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Fail 14 May 2009 64,651 miles

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

Offside head light just showing a beam

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front number plat will need attention

Pass 14 May 2009 64,651 miles

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

Offside head light just showing a beam

front number plat will need attention

Pass 16 May 2008 61,391 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 53,296 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2007 53,296 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2006 42,682 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2006 42,682 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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P87 XWP is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P87 XWP, 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 P87 XWP registered?

P87 XWP is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 15 May 1997.

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