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R160 KJT

1997 Vauxhall Tigra

Black Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

118,113 mi
Last recorded118,113 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2013
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Tigra79,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR160 KJT
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2013 118,113 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 10 Nov 2012 117,041 miles

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

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

freed off brake compensator

Pass 10 Nov 2012 117,041 miles

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

freed off brake compensator

Pass 8 Jul 2011 113,380 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2010 109,483 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2009 101,600 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2008 94,338 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 83,312 miles

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

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

slight fluctuation to front discs

Fail 25 Jul 2007 83,312 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

slight fluctuation to front discs

Pass 1 Aug 2006 71,106 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2006 71,106 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2005 63,731 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2005 63,731 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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R160 KJT 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 69.2%.

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 R160 KJT, 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 R160 KJT registered?

R160 KJT is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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