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P725 UUY

1997 Vauxhall Tigra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 May 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

79,447 mi
Last recorded79,447 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Tigra79,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP725 UUY
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 79,447 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2025 78,814 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2024 78,248 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2023 77,838 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2022 77,429 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2021 76,882 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2021 76,854 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Apr 2020 76,195 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 75,698 miles

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2018 75,192 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 74,397 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 71,009 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 69,990 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 69,114 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 68,281 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 11 May 2012 67,259 miles
Pass 14 May 2011 65,859 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 64,595 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 63,265 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 May 2008 61,988 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 May 2007 59,032 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 54,858 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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P725 UUY is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 P725 UUY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of P725 UUY?

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What year was P725 UUY registered?

P725 UUY is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 31 January 1997.

Is P725 UUY safe to buy?

The MOT history for P725 UUY shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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