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P97 NBK

1997 Vauxhall Tigra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2014
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

52,008 mi
Last recorded52,008 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2013
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Tigra79,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP97 NBK
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2013 52,008 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2013 52,000 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2) DANGEROUS

Brake servo vacuum pipe deteriorated (3.6.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Nov 2012 47,416 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2012 47,411 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2008 45,247 miles

o/s n/s rear under body sills corroding

Pass 12 Apr 2007 42,494 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2006 39,625 miles

Front pads low

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear exhaust mounts perished

Rear hubs freeplay

Pass 12 Apr 2006 39,625 miles

Front pads low

Rear exhaust mounts perished

Rear hubs freeplay

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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P97 NBK is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 P97 NBK, 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 P97 NBK registered?

P97 NBK is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 21 March 1997.

Is P97 NBK safe to buy?

The MOT history for P97 NBK shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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