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FHZ 6990

1997 Vauxhall Tigra

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

40,971 mi
Last recorded40,971 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2016
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Tigra79,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFHZ 6990
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2016 40,971 miles

Both rear inner sill rusted

Offside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 6 Apr 2016 40,963 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both rear inner sill rusted

Offside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 8 Dec 2014 37,616 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2014 37,596 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Dec 2013 37,286 miles

slight corrosion brake ferrules

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

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

surface corrosion various parts of underbody and components

Pass 6 Dec 2012 36,477 miles

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

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

slight corrosion brake ferrules

surface corrosion various parts of underbody and components

Pass 12 Dec 2011 35,979 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 35,290 miles

slight corrosion to some brake ferrulsd

Pass 10 Dec 2009 34,583 miles

n/s/r brake flexi hose ferrel corroded

Pass 15 Dec 2008 32,924 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 30,908 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2007 30,901 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2006 28,621 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2005 25,910 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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FHZ 6990 is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 FHZ 6990, 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 FHZ 6990 registered?

FHZ 6990 is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 29 August 1997.

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