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R281 LPC

1997 Vauxhall Tigra

Yellow Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

77,336 mi
Last recorded77,336 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2013
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Tigra79,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR281 LPC
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2013 77,336 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear inner sills coroding

downpipe/cat corroded

o/s/f wheel bearing slightly noisey

Pass 10 Jan 2012 71,494 miles

front brake discs corroded and worn on inner face

front tyres worn to excess and perished

rear chassis rails around coil springs corroded

rear inner sills corroded and weak

temporary fuel cap fitted but locks securely

Fail 15 Jan 2011 65,883 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 15 Jan 2011 65,883 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 58,608 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 2 Apr 2009 55,886 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2009 55,873 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 29 Feb 2008 52,956 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 31 Jan 2007 49,249 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Jan 2006 44,660 miles

ADVISE - ALL FOUR INDICATORS STARTING TO SHOW WHITE LIGHT

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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R281 LPC is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra in Yellow with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R281 LPC, 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 R281 LPC registered?

R281 LPC is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 12 December 1997.

Is R281 LPC safe to buy?

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