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P551 TWR

1997 Vauxhall Tigra

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

159,782 mi
Last recorded159,782 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2008
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Tigra79,155 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP551 TWR
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2008 159,782 miles

off side outer sill corrodeing

Fail 11 Sep 2008 159,782 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

off side outer sill corrodeing

Pass 3 Sep 2007 154,401 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2007 154,396 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

off side accident damage

off side outer sill corrodeing

Pass 29 Aug 2006 148,956 miles

N/S/F/,N/S/R/,& O/S/R/ TYRES WORN & PERISHED

NEARSIDE REAR FLOOR CORODED AROUND PLUG HOLE

PAINT BLISTERING ON OFFSIDE SILL PANEL, PLASTIC SILL PANEL FITTED

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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P551 TWR is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra in Blue with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P551 TWR, 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 P551 TWR registered?

P551 TWR is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 10 January 1997.

Is P551 TWR safe to buy?

The MOT history for P551 TWR shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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