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P935 RUV

1997 Vauxhall Tigra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

56,719 mi
Last recorded56,719 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2013
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Tigra79,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP935 RUV
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2013 56,719 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 53,798 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

all repaired areas undersealed

offside and nearside door shut sills corroded not holed

offside and nearside rear inner sills corroded not holed

offside rear tyre sidewall perished

sill covers fitted unable to view

Fail 20 Aug 2012 53,793 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

offside and nearside door shut sills corroded not holed

offside and nearside rear inner sills corroded not holed

offside rear tyre sidewall perished

sill covers fitted unable to view

Pass 15 Aug 2011 50,632 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

condition of front brake discs (slightly worn).

nearside and offside outer bodysills not checked due to plastic covers .

Fail 10 Aug 2011 50,632 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

condition of front brake discs (slightly worn).

nearside and offside outer bodysills not checked due to plastic covers .

Pass 14 Aug 2010 46,676 miles

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

condition of front discs (slightly worn).

condition of front screen (scratches).

condition of front wiper blades .

condition of offside front side light .

condition of offside rear brake hose unions .

nearside and offside outer bodysills not checked due to plastic covers .

Fail 14 Aug 2010 46,676 miles

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

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

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

condition of front discs (slightly worn).

condition of front screen (scratches).

condition of front wiper blades .

condition of offside front side light .

condition of offside rear brake hose unions .

nearside and offside outer bodysills not checked due to plastic covers .

Pass 13 Aug 2009 41,997 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2009 41,961 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Aug 2008 369,011 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 31,973 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2007 31,972 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Aug 2006 27,565 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2006 27,565 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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P935 RUV is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P935 RUV, 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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P935 RUV is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 1 July 1997.

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