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P868 SYF

1997 Vauxhall Tigra

Green Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

146,839 mi
Last recorded146,839 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2009
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Tigra79,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP868 SYF
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2009 146,839 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2008 138,570 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2008 138,570 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

engine oil level high

Pass 25 Jun 2007 139,911 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 124,911 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2006 124,911 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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P868 SYF is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra in Green with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P868 SYF, 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 P868 SYF registered?

P868 SYF is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 27 May 1997.

Is P868 SYF safe to buy?

The MOT history for P868 SYF shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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