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P979 LWK

1997 Vauxhall Tigra

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

73,423 mi
Last recorded73,423 miles
Recorded on15 May 2017
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Tigra79,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP979 LWK
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Fail 15 May 2017 73,423 miles

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

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 abandoned test due to over heating (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases backbox holed (7.1.2)

Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded both sills holed (5.2.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2016 69,106 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both rear inner sills slightly corroded

offside rear tyre outer edge slightly cracked

Pass 28 Mar 2015 65,185 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 61,428 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2013 58,010 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 56,790 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 55,806 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2010 54,850 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 52,349 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2008 49,291 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2007 43,321 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 112,389 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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P979 LWK 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 91.7%.

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 P979 LWK, 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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P979 LWK is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 20 January 1997.

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