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P92 SNH

1997 Vauxhall Tigra

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

113,442 mi
Last recorded113,442 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2010
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Tigra79,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP92 SNH
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2010 113,442 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake discs in poor condition.

Fail 13 Dec 2010 113,436 miles

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake discs in poor condition.

Pass 27 Jul 2009 104,320 miles

Corrosion in Offside door shut

Corrosion in both inner and outer sills

Corrosion starting in both rear wheel arches

Nearside headlamp beam pattern poor

Offside front ball joint cover split and leaking grease

Offside rear handbrake cable corroded

Rear brake imbalance high at 33%

Small split in exhaust centre box

Fail 15 Jul 2009 104,296 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Both headlamps loose

Corrosion in Offside door shut

Corrosion in both inner and outer sills

Corrosion starting in both rear wheel arches

Engine oil level low. Added 2 litres

Nearside headlamp beam pattern poor

Offside front ball joint cover split and leaking grease

Small split in exhaust centre box

Pass 15 Jul 2008 93,264 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jul 2008 93,264 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2007 83,582 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 16 Jul 2007 83,582 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 15 Jul 2006 75,457 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2006 75,457 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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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P92 SNH is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P92 SNH, 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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P92 SNH is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 13 April 1997.

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