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R381 RUY

1997 Vauxhall Tigra

Green Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

103,776 mi
Last recorded103,776 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2013
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Tigra79,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR381 RUY
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2013 103,776 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 98,401 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

load sensing valve has restricted movement

Fail 31 Jan 2011 92,122 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Jan 2011 92,122 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 84,177 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 75,665 miles

offside and nearside inner sills corroded

Fail 28 Jan 2009 75,660 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside and nearside inner sills corroded

Pass 17 Jan 2008 70,571 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 67,670 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2007 67,634 miles

Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

rear shock absorbers damp

rear tyres worn, nearside worst

Pass 26 Apr 2006 58,750 miles

FRONT TYRES VERY CLOSE TO LIMIT

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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R381 RUY is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra in Green with a 1,389cc 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 R381 RUY, 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 R381 RUY registered?

R381 RUY is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 4 November 1997.

Is R381 RUY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R381 RUY 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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