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P282 GRA

1997 Vauxhall Tigra

Grey Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2011
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

88,650 mi
Last recorded88,650 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2010
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Tigra79,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP282 GRA
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 27 Aug 2010 88,650 miles

advise condition of front exhaust flange

advise exhaust centre bracket broken

advise front brake pads low advise replace

advise nearside rear tyre 2mm

advise steering rack has misting of oil

Pass 10 Sep 2009 84,633 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 80,261 miles

advise corrosion to both front lower suspension arms

advise corrosion to offside top step sill

advise horn tone

Pass 28 Aug 2007 77,092 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 74,214 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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P282 GRA is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra in Grey 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 P282 GRA, 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 P282 GRA registered?

P282 GRA is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 12 March 1997.

Is P282 GRA safe to buy?

The MOT history for P282 GRA 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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