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P985 CWN

1997 Vauxhall Tigra

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2010
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

110,729 mi
Last recorded110,729 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2009
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Tigra79,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP985 CWN
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2009 110,729 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

corrosion on rear chassis

Fail 29 Jan 2009 110,729 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

corrosion on rear chassis

Pass 17 Jan 2008 102,201 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2008 102,197 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 24 Jan 2007 96,501 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2007 96,501 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak

o/s/f tyre worn on edge and cut in sidewall †corrosion on sills/inner sills/rear arches

Fail 24 Jan 2007 96,501 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak

corrosion on sills/inner sills/rear arches †o/s/f tyre worn on edge and cut in sidewall

Pass 20 Jan 2006 90,245 miles

oil leak

Fail 20 Jan 2006 90,245 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

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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P985 CWN is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra in Blue with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 P985 CWN, 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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P985 CWN is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 28 February 1997.

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