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P919 HBL

1997 Vauxhall Tigra

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

81,507 mi
Last recorded81,507 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2010
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Tigra79,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP919 HBL
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2010 81,507 miles

Front brake discs worn and in poor condition

Front number plate damaged

Rear of offside and nearside inner sills corroded

Slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Fail 4 Mar 2010 81,502 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)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Battery insecure

Close to excessive corrosion to rear of nearside inner sill

Front brake discs worn and in poor condition

Front number plate damaged

Slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 4 Jul 2009 72,525 miles

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

head lamps starting to tarnish

some play o/s / wheel

Fail 3 Jul 2009 72,525 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

head lamps starting to tarnish

some play o/s / wheel

Pass 12 Jun 2008 63,977 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 61,559 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2007 61,559 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2006 58,371 miles

nail in tyre

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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P919 HBL is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra in Blue with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 P919 HBL, 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 P919 HBL registered?

P919 HBL is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 25 April 1997.

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