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R388 UYB

1997 Vauxhall Tigra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

82,762 mi
Last recorded82,762 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2012
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Tigra79,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR388 UYB
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2012 82,762 miles

exhaust noisey

front antiroll bar u-clamp rust stain around roll bar

nick in n/s/f tyre wall

play in o/s of rack

Pass 3 Jun 2011 74,355 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 68,832 miles
Fail 28 May 2010 68,832 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Jan 2009 64,017 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 23 Jan 2009 64,017 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2007 48,772 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/f tyresidewall scrubbed

o/s/r tyre slightly perished

Pass 30 Sep 2006 46,229 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2005 44,191 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Pass 22 Sep 2005 44,191 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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R388 UYB is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R388 UYB, 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 R388 UYB registered?

R388 UYB is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 7 October 1997.

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