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P797 CFC

1997 Vauxhall Tigra

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

131,484 mi
Last recorded131,484 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2015
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Tigra79,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP797 CFC
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2015 131,484 miles

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

both rear arches corroded

engine missfire

Pass 10 Apr 2014 119,791 miles

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

rear arches corroded

Fail 21 Mar 2014 118,406 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

rear arches corroded

Pass 15 Mar 2013 105,065 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2012 96,766 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2011 91,257 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 9 Apr 2010 88,509 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 83,641 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 78,391 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2007 74,250 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2007 74,121 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Fail 3 Mar 2006 63,322 miles

Both front and offside rear tyres tread depth low

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Mar 2006 63,322 miles

Both front and offside rear tyres tread depth low

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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P797 CFC is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra in Blue with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 P797 CFC, 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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P797 CFC is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 1 March 1997.

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