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P552 JBA

1997 Vauxhall Tigra

Grey Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

51,379 mi
Last recorded51,379 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2012
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Tigra79,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP552 JBA
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2012 51,379 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

handbrake cable corroded

oil switch leaking

Pass 1 Mar 2011 51,303 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 51,152 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 50,616 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 49,715 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 48,928 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2007 48,928 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Mar 2006 48,604 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2006 48,604 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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P552 JBA is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra in Grey with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 P552 JBA, 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 P552 JBA registered?

P552 JBA is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 4 January 1997.

Is P552 JBA safe to buy?

The MOT history for P552 JBA shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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