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P199 NWU

1996 Vauxhall Tigr

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

78,941 mi
Last recorded78,941 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2008
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Tigr90,953 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP199 NWU
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigr
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2008 78,941 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 13 Nov 2008 78,941 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 29 Nov 2007 74,166 miles

BOTH FRONT AND REAR COIL SPRINGS CORRODED

Battery insecure

FRONT EXHAUST HEAVILY CORRODED

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

OFFSIDE FRONT CHASSIS CORRODED

OFFSIDE FRONT OUTER SILL CORRODED

Oil leak

POWER STEERING PIPES CORRODED

REAR WIPER SPLIT

Fail 28 Nov 2007 74,166 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

BOTH FRONT AND REAR COIL SPRINGS CORRODED

Battery insecure

FRONT EXHAUST HEAVILY CORRODED

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

OFFSIDE FRONT CHASSIS CORRODED

OFFSIDE FRONT OUTER SILL CORRODED

Oil leak

POWER STEERING PIPES CORRODED

REAR WIPER SPLIT

Pass 22 Nov 2006 69,054 miles

FRONT EXHAUST CORRODED

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

REAR WIPER WORN

SLIGHT CORROSION OFFSIDE FRONT CHASSIS

Pass 8 Nov 2005 65,446 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2005 65,445 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

NEARSIDE REAR FOOT AND HANDBRAKE IN NEED OF ATTENTION

oil leak

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Tigr?

Based on 1,917 MOT tests across 354 vehicles.

58.6%
Pass Rate
6,054
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
354
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 176
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 137
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 115
Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded 115
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 111
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P199 NWU is a 1996 Vauxhall Tigr in Blue with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1996 Vauxhall Tigr models, the average MOT pass rate is 58.6% with a typical mileage of 90,953 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 Tigr fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 176 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P199 NWU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Tigr typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 30 years old, this Vauxhall Tigr is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P199 NWU registered?

P199 NWU is a 1996 Vauxhall Tigr, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P199 NWU safe to buy?

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