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R111 STX

1997 Vauxhall Tigra

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

53,300 mi
Last recorded53,300 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2013
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Tigra79,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR111 STX
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2013 53,300 miles

both doorsteps slightly corroded

rear floor covered with underseal

Fail 16 Sep 2013 53,294 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

both doorsteps slightly corroded

Pass 28 Sep 2012 45,155 miles

corrosion on comps and structure // steering and susp slight // brakes

Fail 22 Sep 2012 45,155 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

corrosion on comps and structure // steering and susp slight // brakes

Pass 10 Sep 2011 34,009 miles

corrosion comps and structure//steering suspension slight

Fail 10 Sep 2011 34,009 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

corrosion comps and structure//steering suspension slight

Fail 23 Sep 2010 30,831 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Sep 2010 30,831 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 30,050 miles
Pass 31 May 2008 29,122 miles
Pass 19 May 2007 28,067 miles
Pass 6 May 2006 27,469 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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R111 STX is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra in Blue with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R111 STX, 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 R111 STX registered?

R111 STX is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R111 STX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R111 STX shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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