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R227 CDC

1997 Vauxhall Tigra

Green Diesel 1488cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

102,214 mi
Last recorded102,214 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2009
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Tigra79,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR227 CDC
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,488cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2009 102,214 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2009 102,212 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

n/sr and o/s/r inner sill corroded

Pass 14 Oct 2008 100,697 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2008 100,691 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Aug 2008 100,648 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Aug 2007 89,742 miles

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Fail 9 Aug 2007 89,709 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

nearside headlamp poor patton

Pass 29 Sep 2006 78,724 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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R227 CDC is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra in Green with a 1,488cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R227 CDC, 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 R227 CDC registered?

R227 CDC is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R227 CDC safe to buy?

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