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P869 TBH

1997 Vauxhall Tigra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

104,265 mi
Last recorded104,265 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2009
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Tigra79,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP869 TBH
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2009 104,265 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2009 110,262 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jul 2008 104,625 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2005 91,426 miles

Front tyres are starting to skim off the inside edges

Nearside rear tyre has a nail in it

Fail 21 Sep 2005 91,397 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front tyres are skimming the inside edges off

Nearside rear tyre has a nail in the outer side wall

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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P869 TBH is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P869 TBH, 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 P869 TBH registered?

P869 TBH is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 30 April 1997.

Is P869 TBH safe to buy?

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