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P885 RVS

1997 Vauxhall Tigra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2012
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

75,354 mi
Last recorded75,354 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2011
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Tigra79,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP885 RVS
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2011 75,354 miles

Oil leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

front discs corroded and worn thin

Fail 7 Feb 2011 75,352 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

front discs corroded and worn thin

Pass 9 Feb 2010 67,686 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2010 67,682 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 6 Jan 2009 58,989 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2009 58,989 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 22 Jan 2008 52,639 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2007 49,017 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 18 Apr 2007 49,017 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Apr 2006 43,107 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 43,107 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 43,107 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 43,107 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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P885 RVS is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra in Black with a 1,598cc 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 P885 RVS, 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 P885 RVS registered?

P885 RVS is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 1 May 1997.

Is P885 RVS safe to buy?

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