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P267 GEF

1997 Vauxhall Tigra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

92,524 mi
Last recorded92,524 miles
Recorded on26 May 2011
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Tigra79,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP267 GEF
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 May 2011 92,524 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 25 May 2011 92,457 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 26 May 2010 87,325 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2009 85,034 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2009 85,034 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Aug 2008 72,952 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2008 72,952 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 1 Aug 2007 68,713 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2007 68,638 miles

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

both front tyres on legal limit on inner edges

nearside rear tyre worn inner edge

rear no plate in poor condition

slightly weak pattern offside headlamp

Pass 12 Jul 2006 63,387 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2006 63,326 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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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P267 GEF is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 P267 GEF, 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 P267 GEF registered?

P267 GEF is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 28 January 1997.

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