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P511 HPY

1997 Vauxhall Tigra

Grey Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

94,644 mi
Last recorded94,644 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2007
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Tigra79,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP511 HPY
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2007 94,644 miles

Oil leak

Fail 16 Oct 2007 94,546 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.6b)

Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)

Oil leak

handbrake cables corroded

Pass 8 Nov 2006 89,196 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2006 89,181 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Nov 2005 80,801 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2005 80,801 miles

Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

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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P511 HPY is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra in Grey with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P511 HPY, 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 P511 HPY registered?

P511 HPY is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 31 March 1997.

Is P511 HPY safe to buy?

The MOT history for P511 HPY shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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