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R150 RWL

1997 Vauxhall Tigra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

75,970 mi
Last recorded75,970 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2010
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Tigra79,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR150 RWL
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2010 75,970 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s/r tyre wearing low on outside edge

Pass 4 Jul 2009 66,387 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 61,241 miles

N/S REAR TYRE 2mm. O/S REAR TYRE CRACKS IN TREAD SURFACE. O/S REAR WHEEL SLIGHT M/MENT.

Nail in rear tyre

O/S FRONT S/BELT SLOW TO RETRACT

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 11 Jul 2008 61,241 miles

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

N/S REAR TYRE 2mm. O/S REAR TYRE CRACKS IN TREAD SURFACE. O/S REAR WHEEL SLIGHT M/MENT.

Nail in rear tyre

O/S FRONT S/BELT SLOW TO RETRACT

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 25 Jun 2007 55,310 miles

FLUID LEAKS REAR UNDERSIDE ENGINE BAY.

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

Pass 25 Jun 2007 55,310 miles

FLUID LEAKS REAR UNDERSIDE ENGINE BAY.

Pass 4 May 2006 47,602 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 47,361 miles

all advisorys as listed on vt32 test number 133685876430 no 16/03/2006.

Fail 16 Mar 2006 47,361 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

offside rear tyre in betweeen tread is cracking and nearside rear tyre outer sidewall cracking but no cords showing.185/55r15h.

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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R150 RWL is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 R150 RWL, 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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R150 RWL is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 4 August 1997.

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