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R137 WBM

1997 Vauxhall Tigra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

102,145 mi
Last recorded102,145 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2012
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Tigra79,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR137 WBM
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2012 102,145 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2012 102,121 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 11 Mar 2011 97,127 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 59,414 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 81,364 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 72,910 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 64,333 miles

nearside and offside rear tyres starting to crack on tread and side wall

Fail 9 Mar 2007 64,333 miles

Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

nearside and offside rear tyres starting to crack on tread and side wall

Pass 8 Mar 2006 55,214 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2006 55,208 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

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

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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R137 WBM is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R137 WBM, 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 R137 WBM registered?

R137 WBM is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 6 August 1997.

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