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P120 AFT

1997 Vauxhall Tigra

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

96,189 mi
Last recorded96,189 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2009
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Tigra79,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP120 AFT
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2009 96,189 miles

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

front flexi ferrules corroded

Fail 9 Apr 2009 96,034 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

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

front flexi ferrules corroded

Pass 21 Apr 2008 87,869 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 Apr 2008 87,839 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Mar 2007 80,399 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 72,512 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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P120 AFT is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra 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 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 P120 AFT, 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 P120 AFT registered?

P120 AFT is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 25 March 1997.

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