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P599 GFC

1997 Vauxhall Tigra

Red Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

89,333 mi
Last recorded89,333 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2016
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Tigra79,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP599 GFC
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2016 89,333 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 75,629 miles

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

sill covers fitted

underside corrosion

Fail 4 Sep 2015 75,629 miles

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

sill covers fitted

underside corrosion

Pass 20 Aug 2014 67,323 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 67,289 miles

CORROSION TO BOTH REAR INNER UNDERSILL PANELS

CORROSION TO O/S SILL IN DOOR SHUT

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

WEAR IN O/S/F SHOCKABSORBER TOP MOUNTING

Fail 10 Mar 2014 67,289 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

CORROSION TO BOTH REAR INNER UNDERSILL PANELS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

WEAR TO O/S/F SHOCKABSORBER TOP MOUNTING

Pass 3 Apr 2013 63,039 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 59,891 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 55,905 miles

Centre Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 55,905 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 53,000 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 48,786 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2009 48,786 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Apr 2008 47,375 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2008 47,375 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2007 43,916 miles

4x tyres starting to crack

middle exhaust very slight blow

Pass 3 Apr 2006 41,247 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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P599 GFC is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra in Red with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 P599 GFC, 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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P599 GFC is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 2 July 1997.

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