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P480 UUS

1997 Vauxhall Tigra

Pink Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2008
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

50,895 mi
Last recorded50,895 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2007
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Tigra79,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP480 UUS
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1997
ColourPink
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2007 50,895 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 24 May 2007 50,873 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

engine leaking oil

recommend anti-corrosion treatment of underside

recommend timing belt renewal if not recently done

wing under guards and outer sill covers fitted.

Pass 24 May 2007 50,873 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

engine leaking oil

recommend anti-corrosion treatment of underside

recommend timing belt renewal if not recently done

wing under guards and outer sill covers fitted.

Pass 9 Oct 2006 49,933 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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P480 UUS is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra in Pink with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 UUS, 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 UUS is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 3 January 1997.

Is P480 UUS safe to buy?

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