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R27 UBK

1997 Vauxhall Tigra

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

76,368 mi
Last recorded76,368 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2008
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Tigra79,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR27 UBK
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2008 76,368 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 71,302 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

advise both rear flexi hose ferrules corroded

Pass 22 Aug 2006 66,067 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2006 66,067 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 21 Jul 2005 55,444 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2005 55,444 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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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R27 UBK is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 R27 UBK, 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 R27 UBK registered?

R27 UBK is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 23 December 1997.

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The MOT history for R27 UBK shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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