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R31 SND

1997 Vauxhall Tigra

Green Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

84,890 mi
Last recorded84,890 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2014
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Tigra79,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR31 SND
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2014 84,890 miles

Brake pipes covered in paint/underseal

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Front tyres wearing unevenly

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Plastic covers fitted over sills

Fail 24 Oct 2014 84,877 miles

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

Brake pipes covered in paint/underseal

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Front tyres wearing unevenly

Plastic trims covering outer sills

Fail 21 Oct 2014 84,866 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Brake pipes covered in paint/underseal

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Front tyres wearing unevenly

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Plastic trims covering outer sills

Pass 31 May 2013 82,030 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 70,659 miles

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

Rear mudguard insecure

Pass 8 Apr 2011 69,925 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 69,771 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 69,341 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 68,777 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2008 68,777 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 May 2007 67,802 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 66,278 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 66,278 miles

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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R31 SND is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra in Green with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 R31 SND, 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 R31 SND registered?

R31 SND is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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