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P945 VGO

1997 Vauxhall Tigra

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

88,906 mi
Last recorded88,906 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2010
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Tigra79,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP945 VGO
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2010 88,906 miles

both rear inner sill panels slightly corroding

horn slightly deteriorating

slight cut on o/s/f tyre wall

slight exhaust leak at centre

Fail 28 Jun 2010 88,906 miles

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear inner sill panels slightly corroding

horn slightly deteriorating

slight cut on o/s/f tyre wall

slight exhaust leak at centre

Pass 19 Jun 2009 85,765 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2008 82,150 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 76,862 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2007 76,858 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2006 71,208 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2006 71,208 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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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P945 VGO is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra in Red with a 1,598cc 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 P945 VGO, 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 P945 VGO registered?

P945 VGO is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 26 April 1997.

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