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P21 VYG

1997 Vauxhall Tigra

Black Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

108,231 mi
Last recorded108,231 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2010
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Tigra79,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP21 VYG
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2010 108,231 miles

exhust noise battery noise

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 18 Sep 2010 108,231 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

exhust noise battery noise

Pass 19 Sep 2009 102,427 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 19 Aug 2008 97,206 miles

both front tyres are wearing low on inner edges.

noise from rear brakes!

Fail 19 Aug 2008 97,206 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

both front tyres are wearing low on inner edges.

Pass 8 Aug 2007 87,006 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2007 86,982 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2006 79,404 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2006 79,404 miles

Nearside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

slight corosion on both rear brake flexi ferules

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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P21 VYG is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra in Black with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P21 VYG, 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

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What year was P21 VYG registered?

P21 VYG is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 6 February 1997.

Is P21 VYG safe to buy?

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