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P872 VGJ

1997 Vauxhall Tigra

Gold Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

43,080 mi
Last recorded43,080 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2009
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Tigra79,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP872 VGJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1997
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2009 43,080 miles

Battery insecure

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

oil level low

Pass 4 Jul 2008 35,990 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 25 Jun 2008 35,637 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2007 30,613 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 29,722 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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P872 VGJ is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra in Gold with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P872 VGJ, 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 P872 VGJ registered?

P872 VGJ is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 25 March 1997.

Is P872 VGJ safe to buy?

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