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R266 KKX

1997 Vauxhall Tigra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

112,747 mi
Last recorded112,747 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2011
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Tigra79,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR266 KKX
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2011 112,747 miles

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

sill covers fitted

slight under body corrosion

wiper blades req att

Fail 4 Nov 2011 112,746 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

sill covers fitted

slight under body corrosion

wiper blades req att

Pass 27 Oct 2010 109,594 miles

battery insecure

eng man light on

eng oil on min

sills covered by trims

Pass 5 Nov 2009 108,427 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 2 Nov 2009 108,427 miles

Brake valve damaged (3.6.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 May 2008 104,135 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both rear brake hose ferrules corroding

nearside rear service brake low for vehicle

rear exhaust rubbers starting to split

Pass 3 Nov 2006 97,548 miles

eng oil low n/s head lamp req att soon exhaust shield rattles front discs req soon

Fail 3 Nov 2006 97,548 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

eng oil low n/s head lamp req att soon exhaust shield rattles front discs req soon

Pass 28 Oct 2005 91,484 miles

hand brake light not working eng oil on min o/s/front seat belt req att soon

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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R266 KKX is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra in Silver with a 1,598cc 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 R266 KKX, 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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R266 KKX is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 12 September 1997.

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