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P890 RNF

1997 Vauxhall Tigra

Gold Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

102,509 mi
Last recorded102,509 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2014
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Tigra79,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP890 RNF
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1997
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2014 102,509 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2014 102,500 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 1 May 2013 95,957 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 30 May 2012 92,952 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

sill covers fitted

slight corrosion @ n/s + o/s inner sill panels

Fail 30 May 2012 92,952 miles

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

sill covers fitted

slight corrosion @ n/s + o/s inner sill panels

Pass 16 Mar 2011
Pass 1 Mar 2010 86,760 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 17 Mar 2009 77,005 miles

centre exhaust section corroded

Fail 26 Mar 2008 68,519 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Mar 2008 68,519 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2007 159,104 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2006 50,494 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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P890 RNF is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra in Gold with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P890 RNF, 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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P890 RNF is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 4 March 1997.

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