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P470 UPP

1997 Vauxhall Tigra

Red Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2009
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

41,075 mi
Last recorded41,075 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2008
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Tigra79,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP470 UPP
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2008 41,075 miles

both sides inner rear sills corroded

front discs and pads worn

knock and play in o/s steering rack

plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 21 Jan 2008 41,068 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both sides inner rear sills corroded

front discs and pads worn

knock and play in o/s steering rack

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 5 Sep 2006 30,165 miles

back box rusty

both rear tyres sidewalls perishing

center exhaust clamp inscure

front and rear indicators discoulering

front brake pads worn low

screw in nearside front tyre

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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P470 UPP is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra in Red with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 P470 UPP, 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 P470 UPP registered?

P470 UPP is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 28 May 1997.

Is P470 UPP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P470 UPP shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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