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P309 NVV

1997 Vauxhall Tigra

Red Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

97,824 mi
Last recorded97,824 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2007
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Tigra79,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP309 NVV
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2007 97,824 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2007 97,820 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

rusted under-body & mechanical components.

Pass 12 Sep 2006 95,251 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front ferrules corroding

both front tyres wearing on edges

n/s/r tyre cwall perishing

Fail 12 Sep 2006 95,251 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front ferrules corroding

both front tyres wearing on edges

n/s/r tyre cwall perishing

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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P309 NVV is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra in Red with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P309 NVV, 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 P309 NVV registered?

P309 NVV is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 28 February 1997.

Is P309 NVV safe to buy?

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