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P480 MCR

1997 Vauxhall Tigra

Gold Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

114,403 mi
Last recorded114,403 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2011
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Tigra79,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP480 MCR
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1997
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2011 114,403 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2010 108,029 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2010 108,017 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2009 100,461 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 95,481 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

offside front crossmember shows damage

Pass 10 Jan 2007 87,321 miles

both front shock absorbers slightly damp

both front tyres starting to crack/perish

front exhaust heatshield loose noisey

inner sills/ rear chassis starting to surface rust

nearside rear wheel bearing slight play

offside front top suspension mounting slight play

rear exhaust starting to rust

Pass 18 Jan 2006 85,462 miles

Nearside Front Lower Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 12 Jan 2006 85,431 miles

Nearside Front Upper Headlamp aim too high (hotspot centre above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.C1)

Nearside Front Upper Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Upper Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

slight blow rear exhaust box

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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P480 MCR is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra in Gold with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P480 MCR, 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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P480 MCR is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 7 February 1997.

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