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P76 VTM

1997 Vauxhall Tigra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

98,395 mi
Last recorded98,395 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2014
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Tigra79,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP76 VTM
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2014 98,395 miles

offside front fog light glass damaged

offside rear wheel arch corroded repaired with tape

Fail 16 Jun 2014 98,391 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

offside front fog light glass damaged

offside rear wheel arch corroded repaired with tape

Fail 15 Jun 2013 96,202 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside rear wheel arch corroded

rear tyres perished

Pass 15 Jun 2013 96,202 miles

offside rear wheel arch corroded

rear tyres perished

Pass 13 Jun 2012 93,571 miles

Both rear tyres starting to perish slightly 185/55 HR 15

Offside front fog lamp glass damaged

Pass 11 Jun 2011 91,956 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 89,833 miles

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

Number plate lamp going dim

Pass 21 Apr 2009 87,803 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2008 82,956 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Jul 2008 82,956 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2007 74,239 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2007 74,238 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2006 64,664 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front wipers slightly smeary

n/s/r inner side light not working

Pass 12 Jul 2005 59,384 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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P76 VTM is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P76 VTM, 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 P76 VTM registered?

P76 VTM is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 23 June 1997.

Is P76 VTM safe to buy?

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