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P989 HUJ

1997 Vauxhall Tigra

Red Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

77,028 mi
Last recorded77,028 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2011
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Tigra79,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP989 HUJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2011 77,028 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 69,693 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 61,399 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2008 58,975 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 56,543 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2007 56,451 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 25 Oct 2006 52,572 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

high leaval brake light inop

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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P989 HUJ is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra in Red with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 P989 HUJ, 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 P989 HUJ registered?

P989 HUJ is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 11 March 1997.

Is P989 HUJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for P989 HUJ shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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