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X966 GPP

2001 Vauxhall Tigra

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

81,853 mi
Last recorded81,853 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2012
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Tigra62,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX966 GPP
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2012 81,853 miles

n/s mirror cracked

Fail 22 Oct 2012 81,850 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

n/s mirror cracked

Pass 17 Sep 2011 74,934 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2011 74,933 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Sep 2010 66,066 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2010 66,066 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2009 62,530 miles

Both rear inner sills starting to corrode

Nearside front tyre wearing

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Sill covers fitted - unable to fully inspect sills

Fail 25 Sep 2009 62,530 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Both rear inner sills starting to corrode

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front tyre wearing

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Sill covers fitted - unable to fully inspect sills

Pass 19 Sep 2008 53,897 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 44,813 miles

front brakes are worn

n/s/f tyre worn on outside

slight oil leak from engine

Pass 24 Jan 2007 43,417 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2007 43,417 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2006 38,803 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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X966 GPP is a 2001 Vauxhall Tigra in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 2001 Vauxhall Tigra models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.5% with a typical mileage of 62,614 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 X966 GPP, 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 25 years old, this Vauxhall Tigra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was X966 GPP registered?

X966 GPP is a 2001 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 25 January 2001.

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