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P96 FCF

1997 Vauxhall Tigra

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

123,785 mi
Last recorded123,785 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2013
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Tigra79,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP96 FCF
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 13 Sep 2013 123,785 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

both rear wing heavy corrosion

Pass 13 Sep 2013 123,785 miles

both rear wing heavy corrosion

Fail 6 Sep 2013 123,587 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)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

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

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

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

both rear wing heavy corrosion

n/s/r secondry side light inoperative

Fail 10 Sep 2012 95,972 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2012 95,972 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2011 86,009 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front disc minor lip

Pass 10 Sep 2010 79,793 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2009 73,976 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Nearside and offside inner cills are starting to trade

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Oil light comes on on tickover

Pass 6 Sep 2008 70,228 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 65,550 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2007 65,509 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2006 60,061 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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P96 FCF is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra in Blue with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P96 FCF, 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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P96 FCF is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 10 April 1997.

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