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P95 LKR

1997 Vauxhall Tigra

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

89,436 mi
Last recorded89,436 miles
Recorded on27 May 2011
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Tigra79,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP95 LKR
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 May 2011 89,436 miles

Both outer and rear inner sills corroded

Both rear tyres perishing

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

Complete exhaust system corroded and mounting rubber perishing

Engine and gearbox oil leaks

Foot brake travel low

N/S/F tyre wearing on inner edge and has outer sidewall damage

N/S/R tyre has outer sidewall damage

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

O/S/F headlamp slightly insecure

O/S/F inner disc face corroded and brake pads wearing thin

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 16 May 2011 89,194 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

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

Both outer and rear inner sills corroded

Both rear tyres perishing

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

Complete exhaust system corroded and mounting rubber perishing

Engine and gearbox oil leaks

Foot brake travel low

N/S/F tyre wearing on inner edge and has outer sidewall damage

N/S/R tyre has outer sidewall damage

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

O/S/F headlamp slightly insecure

O/S/F inner disc face corroded and brake pads wearing thin

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 May 2010 79,057 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear exhaust noisey

slight noise n/s/r wheel bearing

travel in handbrake

Pass 11 May 2009 71,348 miles
Fail 9 May 2009 71,270 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 31 May 2008 62,134 miles
Fail 31 May 2008 62,134 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Battery insecure

battery carrier insecure

engine management light on

front number plate slightly deteriorated

nearside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

Pass 1 May 2007 53,185 miles
Fail 1 May 2007 53,185 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 5 May 2006 48,143 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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P95 LKR is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra in Blue with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P95 LKR, 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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P95 LKR is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 1 April 1997.

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