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P262 MCA

1997 Vauxhall Tigra

Black Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

72,924 mi
Last recorded72,924 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2011
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Tigra79,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP262 MCA
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2011 72,924 miles

both inner sills corroded

both rear chassis rails corroded

nearside rear wheel arch corroded

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

slight corrision on rear coil springs

unable to see outer sills

Pass 30 Jul 2010 69,441 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

inner sills corroded

nearside rear wheel arch corroded

unable to see outer sills

Fail 18 Jul 2009 66,544 miles

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

exhaust corroded

front brake discs worn

nearside front tyre low on tread

nearside rear wheel arch corroded

rear brake hose ends corroded

rear sills corroded

shock absorbers weak

Pass 18 Jul 2009 66,544 miles

nearside rear wheel arch corroded

rear brake hose ends corroded

rear sills corroded

shock absorbers weak

exhaust corroded

front brake discs worn

nearside front tyre low on tread

Pass 28 Jul 2008 63,091 miles

sills and nearside rear wheelarch corroded

Pass 27 Jul 2007 60,058 miles

front brake discs worn

Pass 1 Aug 2006 57,347 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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P262 MCA is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra in Black with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 P262 MCA, 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 P262 MCA registered?

P262 MCA is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 12 February 1997.

Is P262 MCA safe to buy?

The MOT history for P262 MCA shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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