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P993 JOM

1997 Vauxhall Tigra

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

113,911 mi
Last recorded113,911 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2011
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Tigra79,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP993 JOM
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2011 113,911 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Sep 2010 109,765 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2010 109,765 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Sep 2009 103,490 miles

Checks to be kept on front tyre(s) as wearing low

Corrosion apparant at base of offside door post within seatbelt perscribed anchorage area

front exhaust connecting flange corroded

Pass 9 Sep 2008 97,277 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside and offside rear undersills corroding, regular checks advised.

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

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

Slight play in steering rack,as yet not excessive.

Fail 13 Sep 2007 94,195 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2007 94,195 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2006 89,928 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2006 89,920 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Fail 26 Jan 2006 89,917 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 24 Jan 2006 89,917 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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P993 JOM 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 63.6%.

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 P993 JOM, 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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P993 JOM is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 24 January 1997.

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