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R282 HDF

1997 Vauxhall Tigra

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

71,383 mi
Last recorded71,383 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2012
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Tigra79,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR282 HDF
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2012 71,383 miles

1 rear exhaust rubber split

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

Pass 15 Jul 2011 64,677 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2011 64,677 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 12 Jul 2010 60,397 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Old water stain on engine

Pass 20 Jul 2009 55,362 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2008 49,564 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2008 49,430 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 27 Jun 2007 42,978 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2007 42,978 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 36,443 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2005 28,582 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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R282 HDF is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 R282 HDF, 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 R282 HDF registered?

R282 HDF is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R282 HDF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R282 HDF shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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