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P974 AVK

1997 Vauxhall Tigra

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

91,962 mi
Last recorded91,962 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2007
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Tigra79,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP974 AVK
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2007 91,962 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 85,127 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

both front tyres worn on edges.

deteriated under car.

o/s/f headlight damp inside.

rear wiper deteriated.

Fail 14 Aug 2006 84,901 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

both front tyres worn on edges.

deteriation throughout vehicle.

o/s/f headlight damp inside.

rear wiper blade deteriated.

Pass 11 Jul 2005 72,265 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2005 71,946 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

heatshield on front exhaust insecure.

oil leak

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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P974 AVK is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 P974 AVK, 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 P974 AVK registered?

P974 AVK is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 18 March 1997.

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