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P271 XRN

1997 Vauxhall Tigra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

118,761 mi
Last recorded118,761 miles
Recorded on1 May 2010
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Tigra79,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP271 XRN
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 May 2010 118,761 miles

Battery insecure

Oil leak

Fail 19 Apr 2010 118,665 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Battery insecure

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 Apr 2009 111,084 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 105,724 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 98,583 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 93,505 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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P271 XRN is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 P271 XRN, 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 P271 XRN registered?

P271 XRN is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 7 March 1997.

Is P271 XRN safe to buy?

The MOT history for P271 XRN shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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