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P895 RGV

1997 Vauxhall Tigra

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

124,841 mi
Last recorded124,841 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2011
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Tigra79,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP895 RGV
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Fail 14 Oct 2011 124,841 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Oct 2010 122,701 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 122,683 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

advise frequent inspections of underbody corrosion

handbrake has more travel than manufacturer specify

washer jets req adjustment

Pass 19 Feb 2008 118,545 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 110,600 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2007 110,593 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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P895 RGV is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra in Blue with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 P895 RGV, 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 P895 RGV registered?

P895 RGV is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 13 May 1997.

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