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P296 HVN

1997 Vauxhall Tigra

Green Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

96,012 mi
Last recorded96,012 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2010
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Tigra79,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP296 HVN
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2010 96,012 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Aug 2009 93,760 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 86,660 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 76,465 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2007 76,465 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

nearside reartyre in poor condition change recomended asap

Pass 14 Aug 2006 71,698 miles

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.1.9)

Battery insecure

Fail 14 Aug 2006 71,698 miles

Centre Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.1.9)

Battery insecure

Pass 15 Aug 2005 68,785 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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P296 HVN is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra in Green with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P296 HVN, 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 P296 HVN registered?

P296 HVN is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 3 June 1997.

Is P296 HVN safe to buy?

The MOT history for P296 HVN shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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