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P249 VGC

1997 Vauxhall Tigra

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2011
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

57,689 mi
Last recorded57,689 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2010
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Tigra79,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP249 VGC
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 9 Apr 2010 57,689 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 55,757 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 51,725 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Feb 2007 47,980 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 43,693 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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P249 VGC 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 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 P249 VGC, 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 P249 VGC registered?

P249 VGC is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 8 April 1997.

Is P249 VGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P249 VGC shows 5 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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