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R326 UKH

1997 Vauxhall Tigra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

79,440 mi
Last recorded79,440 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2009
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Tigra79,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR326 UKH
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2009 79,440 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2009 79,362 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2008 76,088 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 72,292 miles

both front brake flexy metal ends borderline corrosion

o/s wiper split

slight play both rear wheel bearings

Fail 5 Oct 2007 72,292 miles

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

both front brake flexy metal ends borderline corrosion

o/s wiper split

slight play both rear wheel bearings

Pass 17 Oct 2006 63,708 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2006 63,708 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

off side brake furrule corroded

off side front steering rack slighly worn †

Pass 13 Oct 2005 57,945 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2005 57,945 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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R326 UKH is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R326 UKH, 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 R326 UKH registered?

R326 UKH is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R326 UKH safe to buy?

The MOT history for R326 UKH shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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