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KIW 5197

1999 Vauxhall Tigra

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2010
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

57,205 mi
Last recorded57,205 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2009
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Tigra67,466 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKIW 5197
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2009 57,205 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2009 56,199 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2008 47,862 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 37,937 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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KIW 5197 is a 1999 Vauxhall Tigra in Blue with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1999 Vauxhall Tigra models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.8% with a typical mileage of 67,466 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 KIW 5197, 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 27 years old, this Vauxhall Tigra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was KIW 5197 registered?

KIW 5197 is a 1999 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 1 July 1999.

Is KIW 5197 safe to buy?

The MOT history for KIW 5197 shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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