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R171 WNB

1997 Vauxhall Tigra

Green Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

59,158 mi
Last recorded59,158 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2012
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Tigra79,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR171 WNB
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2012 59,158 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2012 59,158 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 May 2011 50,695 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front number plate cracked

Fail 12 May 2011 50,687 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror not clearly visible from the drivers seat or incapable of being adjusted to be clearly visible from the driver's seat (8.1.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front number plate cracked

Pass 24 May 2010 48,132 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 45,600 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2008 45,600 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 2 Feb 2007 43,905 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2005 40,619 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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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R171 WNB is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra in Green with a 1,389cc 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 R171 WNB, 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 R171 WNB registered?

R171 WNB is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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