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P189 XCG

1997 Vauxhall Tigra

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

69,785 mi
Last recorded69,785 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2009
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Tigra79,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP189 XCG
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2009 69,785 miles

Battery insecure

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust down pipe heat sheild loose and rattling

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 26 Apr 2008 64,022 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 59,948 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2006 86,922 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

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

Front and rear number plates marked and cracked

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside front tyre wearing inner edge

Nearside rear wheel arch and bumper damaged

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside front tyre worn inner edge

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 Aug 2006 86,922 miles

Front and rear number plates marked and cracked

Nearside front tyre wearing inner edge

Nearside rear wheel arch and bumper damaged

Offside front tyre worn inner edge

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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P189 XCG is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra in Blue with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P189 XCG, 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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P189 XCG is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 11 March 1997.

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