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P46 SLG

1997 Vauxhall Tigra

Red Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2016
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

68,358 mi
Last recorded68,358 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2015
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Tigra79,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP46 SLG
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2015 68,358 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 14 Jul 2014 67,728 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 24 Jul 2013 67,017 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 24 Jul 2013 67,017 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2012 66,369 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 65,772 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 65,190 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 64,538 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 63,391 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 62,525 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 61,603 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2006 61,603 miles

Centre Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

small cracks on tyre sidewalls o/s f/r

Pass 27 Jul 2005 60,549 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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P46 SLG is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra in Red with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 P46 SLG, 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 P46 SLG registered?

P46 SLG is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 30 April 1997.

Is P46 SLG safe to buy?

The MOT history for P46 SLG shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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