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P556 MYA

1997 Vauxhall Tigra

Red Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2015
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

81,928 mi
Last recorded81,928 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2014
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Tigra79,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP556 MYA
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 16 Jan 2014 81,928 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2013 79,340 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2012 77,829 miles

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

sill covers fitted

Pass 17 Jan 2011 74,897 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 71,697 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 69,989 miles

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 18 Jan 2008 65,018 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2007 53,650 miles

front brake pads are low & discs are lipped. †

Pass 17 Feb 2006 49,046 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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P556 MYA is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra in Red with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P556 MYA, 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 P556 MYA registered?

P556 MYA is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 3 July 1997.

Is P556 MYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for P556 MYA shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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