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P389 GCH

1997 Vauxhall Tigra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

92,088 mi
Last recorded92,088 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2008
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Tigra79,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP389 GCH
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2008 92,088 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2008 92,088 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2007 90,872 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2007 90,872 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2006 89,499 miles

handbrake cables rusted

temporary mirror fitted to offside

Fail 15 Mar 2006 89,499 miles

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

handbrake cables rusted

temporary mirror fitted to offside

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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P389 GCH is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 P389 GCH, 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 P389 GCH registered?

P389 GCH is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 10 April 1997.

Is P389 GCH safe to buy?

The MOT history for P389 GCH shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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