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P494 NBA

1997 Vauxhall Tigra

Black Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2013
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

63,923 mi
Last recorded63,923 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2012
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Tigra79,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP494 NBA
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2012 63,923 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2011 62,481 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Nov 2011 62,481 miles

Battery insecure

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Aug 2010 61,968 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Aug 2006 61,917 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2006 61,917 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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P494 NBA is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra in Black with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 P494 NBA, 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 P494 NBA registered?

P494 NBA is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 10 May 1997.

Is P494 NBA safe to buy?

The MOT history for P494 NBA shows 6 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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