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R263 CMV

1997 Vauxhall Tigra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

105,325 mi
Last recorded105,325 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2016
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Tigra79,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR263 CMV
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2016 105,325 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2016 105,325 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 Nov 2015 101,674 miles

Nearside Front brake pad close to legal limit

Pass 8 Dec 2014 98,463 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 94,732 miles

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

rear tyres n/s and o/s cracking in tread and outer sidewalls.

Fail 2 Dec 2013 94,732 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

rear tyres n/s and o/s cracking in tread and outer sidewalls.

Pass 23 Nov 2012 90,423 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2011 84,218 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Jul 2010 79,620 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 73,813 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 73,517 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 64,515 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 58,585 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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R263 CMV is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 R263 CMV, 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 R263 CMV registered?

R263 CMV is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 6 November 1997.

Is R263 CMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R263 CMV shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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