CarVerify

Free Car Check

P132 JJC

1997 Vauxhall Tigra

Purple Petrol 1389cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

130,993 mi
Last recorded130,993 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2011
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Tigra79,155 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Vauxhall
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationP132 JJC
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2011 130,993 miles

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

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

Oil leak

brake check

miner water leak

Fail 1 Sep 2011 130,993 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak

brake check

hand brake cable hevely corded

miner water leak

Pass 7 Aug 2010 120,586 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

advise brake check

hand brake cable coroded

Pass 19 Jun 2009 107,382 miles

miner oil leak

Fail 19 Jun 2009 107,382 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

miner oil leak

Pass 15 Apr 2008 100,881 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2007 93,972 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 23 Feb 2007 93,972 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 88,892 miles

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

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

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
Full Vauxhall Tigra reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

P132 JJC is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra in Purple with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 P132 JJC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of P132 JJC?

You can check the full history of P132 JJC by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was P132 JJC registered?

P132 JJC is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 12 March 1997.

Is P132 JJC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P132 JJC shows 9 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.

Does P132 JJC have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on P132 JJC. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.