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P965 RRT

1997 Vauxhall Tigra

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

68,602 mi
Last recorded68,602 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2016
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Tigra79,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP965 RRT
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2016 68,602 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 64,217 miles

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

corrosion to nearside and offside rear inner and outer sills

Pass 17 Mar 2014 60,231 miles

corrosion to offside and nearside outer sills

corrosion to offside and nearside rear inner sills

offside and nearside rear tyres perished

Fail 12 Mar 2014 60,218 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

corrosion to offside and nearside outer sills

corrosion to offside and nearside rear inner sills

offside and nearside rear tyres perished

Pass 28 Mar 2013 57,100 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

cuts in o/s n/s rear tyre sidewalls

Fail 28 Mar 2013 57,100 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

cuts in o/s n/s rear tyre sidewalls

Pass 16 Mar 2012 53,329 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 51,542 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 50,414 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 49,523 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 47,960 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 46,532 miles

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

oil leaking from oil filter, both sides rear inner sill corroding but not holed - little corrosion protection

Pass 4 Apr 2006 44,402 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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P965 RRT is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra in Blue with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 P965 RRT, 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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P965 RRT is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 30 April 1997.

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