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P998 XFB

1997 Vauxhall Tigra

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

33,463 mi
Last recorded33,463 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2014
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Tigra79,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP998 XFB
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2014 33,463 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

underside of vehicle in poor condition(surface corrosion)

Fail 5 Jul 2014 33,463 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

underside of vehicle in poor condition(surface corrosion)

Pass 29 Jun 2013 32,338 miles

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

front brake discs rusty poor condition

front wiper blades poor condition

rear wiper blade split

Fail 29 Jun 2013 32,338 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

front brake discs rusty poor condition

front wiper blades poor condition

rear wiper blade split

Pass 30 Jun 2012 31,793 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2012 31,793 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2011 30,155 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2011 30,155 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2011 29,117 miles

front discs rusty

Pass 22 Mar 2010 28,536 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2009 28,102 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2008 27,140 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2007 25,884 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2007 25,884 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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P998 XFB is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 P998 XFB, 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 P998 XFB registered?

P998 XFB is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 30 May 1997.

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The MOT history for P998 XFB shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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