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P524 SFE

1996 Vauxhall Tigr

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

79,117 mi
Last recorded79,117 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2009
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Tigr90,953 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP524 SFE
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigr
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2009 79,117 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2009 79,110 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 24 Jan 2008 65,292 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2008 65,292 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2007 58,649 miles

condensation in offside headlamp

indicators fading

number plate fading

Pass 25 Jan 2006 55,355 miles

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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P524 SFE is a 1996 Vauxhall Tigr in Blue with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P524 SFE, 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 P524 SFE registered?

P524 SFE is a 1996 Vauxhall Tigr, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P524 SFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for P524 SFE shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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