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R168 HAC

1997 Vauxhall Tigra

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2011
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

77,732 mi
Last recorded77,732 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2010
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Tigra79,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR168 HAC
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2010 77,732 miles

Battery insecure

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

Pass 19 May 2009 72,216 miles

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

front and rear chassis starting to corrode

offside front tyre side cut

slight play offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 20 Jul 2007 61,541 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 60,984 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 59,504 miles

Inbalance on rear brakes.

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE ON LEGAL LIMIT.

Rear inner sill flitches corroding.

Slight judder on nearside front brake.

Pass 9 Mar 2006 54,017 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2006 54,010 miles

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

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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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R168 HAC is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R168 HAC, 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 R168 HAC registered?

R168 HAC is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 13 August 1997.

Is R168 HAC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R168 HAC shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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