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P342 GMD

1997 Vauxhall Tigra

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2010
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

154,153 mi
Last recorded154,153 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2009
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Tigra79,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP342 GMD
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2009 154,153 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 22 Oct 2007 143,329 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2007 143,329 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Pass 4 Oct 2006 136,264 miles

nearside front tyre on 2m offside front tyre worn on inside edge of tyre clicking noise when driving lock to lock

rear wiper rubber split

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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P342 GMD is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra in Blue with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 P342 GMD, 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 P342 GMD registered?

P342 GMD is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 1 January 1997.

Is P342 GMD safe to buy?

The MOT history for P342 GMD shows 4 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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