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P459 TGP

1997 Vauxhall Tigra

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

68,783 mi
Last recorded68,783 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2008
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Tigra79,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP459 TGP
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2008 68,783 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

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

Slight uneven rear brake balance

Fail 10 Jul 2008 68,783 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e) DANGEROUS

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Jun 2007 68,896 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2006 68,783 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 21 Nov 2006 68,783 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 28 Apr 2006 68,783 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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P459 TGP is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra in Blue with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P459 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 P459 TGP registered?

P459 TGP is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 27 March 1997.

Is P459 TGP safe to buy?

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