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P804 VNP

1997 Vauxhall Tigra

Red Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

111,132 mi
Last recorded111,132 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2010
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Tigra79,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP804 VNP
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2010 111,132 miles

body kit on sills

Pass 13 Jul 2009 108,136 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 13 Jul 2009 108,136 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 17 Jun 2008 105,273 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2008 105,272 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Jun 2007 100,632 miles

surface cracking on both rear tyres

Fail 25 Jun 2007 100,632 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

surface cracking on both rear tyres

Pass 12 Jun 2006 94,397 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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P804 VNP is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra in Red with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P804 VNP, 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 P804 VNP registered?

P804 VNP is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 6 February 1997.

Is P804 VNP safe to buy?

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