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R361 HKX

1997 Vauxhall Tigra

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

30,153 mi
Last recorded30,153 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2018
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Tigra79,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR361 HKX
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2018 30,153 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

advance corrosion to nsr inner sill double skinned

Fail 7 Mar 2018 30,144 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

advance corrosion to nsr inner sill double skinned

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Fail 14 Feb 2018 30,123 miles

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded at caliper end (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

advance corrosion to nsr inner sill double skinned

Pass 9 Feb 2017 29,595 miles

advance corrosion to nsr inner sill double skined

Fail 9 Feb 2017 29,595 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases section (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

advance corrosion to nsr inner sill double skined

Pass 15 Feb 2016 28,700 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

corrosion to nearside/offside rear inner sills

offside wiper blade deteriorating

oil leaks

Pass 24 Feb 2015 27,435 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2014 26,071 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 24,442 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 23,753 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 21,730 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2010 18,692 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2008 15,161 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 14,162 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 13,430 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2005 12,628 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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R361 HKX is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra in Blue with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 R361 HKX, 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 R361 HKX registered?

R361 HKX is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 8 October 1997.

Is R361 HKX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R361 HKX shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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