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P727 TGS

1997 Vauxhall Tigra

Green Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

71,175 mi
Last recorded71,175 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2013
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Tigra79,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP727 TGS
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2013 71,175 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 67,944 miles

vehicle body and structure sound and secure but some sections in an advanced state of corrosion

Pass 22 Jan 2011 64,475 miles

vehicle body and structure sound and secure but some sections in an advanced state of corrosion

Fail 19 Jan 2011 64,432 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

vehicle body and structure sound and secure but some sections in an advanced state of corrosion

Pass 23 Jan 2010 60,740 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 16 Jan 2009 56,424 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2008 52,252 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 13 Jan 2007 47,404 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2006 42,889 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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P727 TGS is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra in Green with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 P727 TGS, 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 P727 TGS registered?

P727 TGS is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 20 May 1997.

Is P727 TGS safe to buy?

The MOT history for P727 TGS shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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