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P982 XUP

1997 Vauxhall Tigra

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

129,397 mi
Last recorded129,397 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2013
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Tigra79,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP982 XUP
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2013 129,397 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2013 129,397 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Jun 2012 125,216 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 121,197 miles

brake compensating valve piston stiff

slight warping on front brake discs

Pass 30 Jun 2010 115,573 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 29 Jun 2010 115,573 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 25 Jul 2009 106,676 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

corrosion round rear wheel arches

Pass 25 Jul 2009 106,676 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

corrosion round rear wheel arches

Pass 23 Jul 2008 96,049 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 81,117 miles

brake cables fair condition

exhaust slight deterioration

slighr rusting on brake pipes

Pass 18 Jul 2006 57,239 miles

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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P982 XUP is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra in Blue with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 P982 XUP, 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 P982 XUP registered?

P982 XUP is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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