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P933 SWK

1997 Vauxhall Tigra

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

124,556 mi
Last recorded124,556 miles
Recorded on9 May 2012
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Tigra79,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP933 SWK
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 9 May 2012 124,556 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)

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

coolant leak from radiator area

n/s/r tyre heavily perished

o/s/f seat belt slow to retract

o/s/r tyre heavily perished

oil leak from engine area

Pass 24 May 2011 105,868 miles

screw in o/s/r tyre

both front indicator bulbs faded

both rear tyres perishing

noise from within timing belt cover

slight play to both rear wheel bearings

steering rack dampers damp with oil

tyre tread depths both front 6mm n/s/r 5mm o/s/r 6mm 185/55r15 82v

Fail 24 May 2011 105,868 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front indicator bulbs faded

both rear tyres perishing

noise from within timing belt cover

screw in o/s/r tyre

slight play to both rear wheel bearings

steering rack dampers damp with oil

tyre tread depths both front 6mm n/s/r 5mm o/s/r 6mm 185/55r15 82v

Pass 28 May 2010 91,529 miles

both front ind turning white close to linits

both inner sills corroded treat asap

engine warning light on

front sus soft

Fail 28 May 2010 91,529 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

both front ind turning white close to linits

both inner sills corroded treat asap

engine warning light on

front sus soft

rearbrake imballance close to limits

Pass 26 May 2009 74,868 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 58,972 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2008 58,972 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Jul 2007 57,648 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 52,690 miles
Pass 27 May 2006 52,687 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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P933 SWK is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra in Blue with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 P933 SWK, 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 P933 SWK registered?

P933 SWK is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 30 April 1997.

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