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P460 VWY

1997 Vauxhall Tigra

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

91,549 mi
Last recorded91,549 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2011
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Tigra79,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP460 VWY
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2011 91,549 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2011 91,549 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Fail 10 Jul 2009 86,231 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Jul 2009 86,231 miles

Oil leak

Pass 17 Jun 2008 82,220 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 14 Jun 2008 82,154 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2007 74,796 miles

signs of corrosion front exhaust

signs of corrosion rear flexi ferrules

Pass 14 Jun 2006 70,728 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2006 70,728 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Jun 2005 66,879 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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P460 VWY is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra in Blue with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P460 VWY, 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 P460 VWY registered?

P460 VWY is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 24 February 1997.

Is P460 VWY safe to buy?

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