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P97 BFC

1997 Vauxhall Tigra

Black Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2010
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

115,313 mi
Last recorded115,313 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2009
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Tigra79,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP97 BFC
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 20 Feb 2009 115,313 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 104,621 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 93,076 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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P97 BFC is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra in Black with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P97 BFC, 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 P97 BFC registered?

P97 BFC is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 21 February 1997.

Is P97 BFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P97 BFC shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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