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R117 KKH

1997 Vauxhall Tigra

Black Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2011
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

94,185 mi
Last recorded94,185 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2010
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Tigra79,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR117 KKH
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2010 94,185 miles

Oil leak

Fail 11 Feb 2010 94,176 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

Fail 8 Feb 2010 94,157 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt attachment fitting fractured (5.2.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Seat belt attachment fitting fractured (5.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2009 85,081 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2009 85,081 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Pass 26 Feb 2008 78,527 miles

Oil leak

both rear brake hose ferrules rusty

both rear inner sills rusty

front to rear brake pipes starting to rust in places

near side front tyre side wall cut but cords not exposed

near side rear brake slight bind

off side front chassis rusty

rear chassis corroding

slight play in steering rack

slightly damp around steering rack

Fail 22 Feb 2008 78,400 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Oil leak

both rear brake hose ferrules rusty

both rear inner sills rusty

front to rear brake pipes starting to rust in places

near side front tyre side wall cut but cords not exposed

near side rear brake slight bind

off side front chassis rusty

slight play in steering rack

slightly damp around steering rack

Pass 29 Aug 2007 74,451 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2007 74,450 miles

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Fail 6 Feb 2007 73,408 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

nail in n/s/r tyre

o/s/f and n/s/f brake flexy ferrules surface corrosion

oil leak on engine

rear tyres slightly oval due to being stood

rear wiper blade split

Pass 6 Feb 2007 73,408 miles

nail in n/s/r tyre

o/s/f and n/s/f brake flexy ferrules surface corrosion

oil leak on engine

rear tyres slightly oval due to being stood

rear wiper blade split

Pass 12 Dec 2005 69,174 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2005 55,783 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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R117 KKH is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra in Black with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R117 KKH, 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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R117 KKH is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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