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N5 STR

1997 Vauxhall Tigra

Green Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

101,412 mi
Last recorded101,412 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2009
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Tigra79,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN5 STR
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2009 101,412 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 90,826 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2008 90,826 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

Fail 4 Nov 2008 90,397 miles

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

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front tyres on the limit on edges

both wipers split

chassis and suspension components rusty

Pass 5 Nov 2007 81,960 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 78,491 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2005 72,176 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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N5 STR is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra in Green with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 N5 STR, 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 N5 STR registered?

N5 STR is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 18 November 1997.

Is N5 STR safe to buy?

The MOT history for N5 STR shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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