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P120 FPY

1997 Vauxhall Tigra

Gold Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2008
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

87,774 mi
Last recorded87,774 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2007
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Tigra79,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP120 FPY
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1997
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 9 Aug 2007 87,774 miles

CENTRE STOP LAMP NOT WORKING

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

O/S/R WHEEL ARCH RUSTY

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 12 Jan 2006 81,455 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front brake flexi ferruls corroding

front pads getting low

n/s/f tyre perishing in tread

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 FPY is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra in Gold with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 FPY, 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 FPY registered?

P120 FPY is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 17 January 1997.

Is P120 FPY safe to buy?

The MOT history for P120 FPY shows 2 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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