CarVerify

Free Car Check

P915 TNG

1997 Vauxhall Tigra

Green Petrol 1389cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

42,555 mi
Last recorded42,555 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Tigra79,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Vauxhall
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationP915 TNG
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 42,555 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2024 42,477 miles

slight play o/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 17 Oct 2023 42,209 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 42,071 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 41,799 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 41,706 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2019 41,635 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Oct 2018 41,582 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 41,560 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 41,469 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2016 41,469 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2015 41,351 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2015 41,346 miles

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

Note! emissions not tested due to condition of exhaust system

Fail 15 Oct 2014 41,069 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Oct 2014 41,069 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 40,780 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 40,412 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2011 40,142 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Sep 2010 39,401 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2009 38,057 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 20 Oct 2009 38,057 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 37,883 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2009 37,883 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2008 36,411 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2007 34,713 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 33,007 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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
Full Vauxhall Tigra reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

P915 TNG is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra in Green with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 P915 TNG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of P915 TNG?

You can check the full history of P915 TNG by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was P915 TNG registered?

P915 TNG is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 27 June 1997.

Is P915 TNG safe to buy?

The MOT history for P915 TNG shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P915 TNG have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on P915 TNG. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.