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R158 NDP

1997 Vauxhall Tigra

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

96,712 mi
Last recorded96,712 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2010
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Tigra79,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR158 NDP
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2010 96,712 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

rear wiper blade split

Pass 22 May 2009 90,924 miles

Both outer door sill covers fiited preventing full inspection of these areas.

Both rear outer tyre walls are perished

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 Jun 2008 78,774 miles

corrosion inner rear cills

Pass 5 Sep 2007 77,377 miles

Nearside front tyre valve perishing. (strong advise)

Nearside rear wheel inner rim has a slight buckle.

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

Pass 15 Sep 2006 76,017 miles

front brake pads wearing low

nearside rear inner side light inoperative

slight weep from steering rack at offside

small bulge in nearside rear tyre outer sidewall

Fail 15 Sep 2006 76,017 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front brake pads wearing low

nearside rear inner side light inoperative

slight weep from steering rack at offside

small bulge in nearside rear tyre outer sidewall

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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R158 NDP is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R158 NDP, 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 R158 NDP registered?

R158 NDP is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 9 October 1997.

Is R158 NDP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R158 NDP shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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