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C20 TGA

1997 Vauxhall Tigra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2023
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

152,244 mi
Last recorded152,244 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2022
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Tigra79,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC20 TGA
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2022 152,244 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2021 152,101 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2019 151,994 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2018 150,639 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 150,539 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 149,458 miles

Oil leak

Pass 28 Apr 2011 146,074 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

wiper blades split

Pass 28 Apr 2010 61,631 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 72,276 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2009 72,274 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2008 67,487 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2007 84,401 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 62,095 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2005 55,171 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2005 55,171 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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C20 TGA is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 C20 TGA, 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 C20 TGA registered?

C20 TGA is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 5 September 1997.

Is C20 TGA safe to buy?

The MOT history for C20 TGA shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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