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P141 MHJ

1997 Vauxhall Tigra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

93,147 mi
Last recorded93,147 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2010
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Tigra79,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP141 MHJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2010 93,147 miles

near side front thyre cuts in side wall

near side rear side wall cracking

Pass 17 Dec 2009 84,662 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2008 77,111 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2008 77,100 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

both front tyres low

Pass 21 Dec 2006 74,893 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2005 71,258 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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P141 MHJ is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 P141 MHJ, 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 P141 MHJ registered?

P141 MHJ is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 21 January 1997.

Is P141 MHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for P141 MHJ shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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