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P276 NHJ

1997 Vauxhall Tigra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

48,011 mi
Last recorded48,011 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2013
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Tigra79,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP276 NHJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2013 48,011 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

advise both inner sills corroded but not holed

advise both rear tyres cracked and deteriorated on side wall but no cords showing

advise front jacking points corroded but not holed

advise rear chassis corroded but not holed

Fail 1 Mar 2013 47,985 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 1 Mar 2012 44,587 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2012 44,587 miles

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

both rear tyres cracks

Pass 1 Mar 2011 41,196 miles

both rear tyres cracking within the tread

Pass 20 Feb 2010 37,143 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2009 34,191 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 31,372 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2008 31,372 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Front suspension retaining device missing (2.5.A.4)

Pass 23 Jan 2007 31,157 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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P276 NHJ is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 P276 NHJ, 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 P276 NHJ registered?

P276 NHJ is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 1 March 1997.

Is P276 NHJ safe to buy?

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