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R164 NCK

1997 Vauxhall Tigra

Yellow Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2019
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

79,532 mi
Last recorded79,532 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2018
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Tigra79,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR164 NCK
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2018 79,532 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 75,838 miles

Oil leak ()

wipers smear screen slightly

Pass 24 Mar 2016 72,412 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2016 72,412 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Mar 2015 69,079 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2014 67,504 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2013 64,601 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2012 61,183 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2011 59,006 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2010 57,612 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 56,061 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2008 54,891 miles

both rear tyres starting to crack on sidewalls

Pass 17 Mar 2007 53,531 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 52,395 miles

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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R164 NCK is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra in Yellow with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 R164 NCK, 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 R164 NCK registered?

R164 NCK is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 31 October 1997.

Is R164 NCK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R164 NCK shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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