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P411 TGP

1997 Vauxhall Tigra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2014
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

91,447 mi
Last recorded91,447 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2013
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Tigra79,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP411 TGP
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2013 91,447 miles

both rear indicators starting to emit white light

both rear inner and outer sills corroded

both rear suspension coil springs corroded

both rear wheel arches corroded

engine oil leaks evident

exhaust front pipe heatshields loose

exhaust front pipe to cat flanges corroded

nearside rear inner sidelight inoperative

nearside washer misaligned

offside front tyre worn to 3mm tread

rear chassis rails corroded around top spring mountings

stonechips in front screen

very slight noise from offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 7 Aug 2012 88,752 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 8 Aug 2011 84,395 miles

All wheels kerbed.

Both sills getting rusty.

Exhaust system rusty.

Front and rear coil springs rusty.

Front antiroll bar rusty.

Light corrosion in wheel arches, on underside of vehicle, rear valence and chassis legs.

Rear brake flexy unions rusty.

Rear tyres cracking.

Stone chips in screen.

Wheel arches muddy.

Pass 31 Aug 2010 79,846 miles

Brake flexy unions rusty.

Exhaust flanges rusty.

Rust build up on rear jacking points.

Slight play in n/s/r wheel bearing.

Stone chip in top centre of screen.

Pass 13 Aug 2009 73,798 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 69,503 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 63,798 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2007 54,161 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Jan 2007 54,161 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 50,237 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2006 47,828 miles

near side rear outer tyre wall badly cracked

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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P411 TGP is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 P411 TGP, 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 P411 TGP registered?

P411 TGP is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 7 February 1997.

Is P411 TGP safe to buy?

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