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R303 GWK

1997 Vauxhall Tigra

Black Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

104,179 mi
Last recorded104,179 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2010
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Tigra79,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR303 GWK
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2010 104,179 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2010 104,171 miles

Centre Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Jun 2009 97,952 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 97,847 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Oct 2007 92,688 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2007 92,688 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Jul 2006 81,911 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2006 81,991 miles

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

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

engine cooling fan not working

Pass 6 Jul 2005 74,565 miles

coolant leaking

drivers seat belt slightly damaged

nail in tyre

nearside front tyre worn on inside edge

plastic covers on outer sills

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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R303 GWK is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra in Black with a 1,389cc 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 R303 GWK, 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 R303 GWK registered?

R303 GWK is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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