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R175 VRD

1997 Vauxhall Tigra

Green Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

83,195 mi
Last recorded83,195 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2012
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Tigra79,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR175 VRD
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2012 83,195 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 78,153 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 11 Oct 2010 73,549 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Oct 2010 73,549 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 69,715 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

corrosion to nearside and offside rear inner sills

corrosion to offside rear wheelarch

damage to offside front wing

engine oil leaks

offside front bumper loose

Fail 8 Oct 2009 69,715 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

corrosion to nearside and offside rear inner sills

corrosion to offside rear wheelarch

damage to offside front wing

engine oil leaks

offside front bumper loose

Pass 6 Oct 2008 65,768 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

small split in nearside wiper blade

Pass 8 Oct 2007 62,622 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 58,742 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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R175 VRD 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 77.8%.

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 R175 VRD, 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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R175 VRD is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 4 August 1997.

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