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R390 DGG

1997 Vauxhall Tigra

Green Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

88,449 mi
Last recorded88,449 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2008
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Tigra79,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR390 DGG
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 21 Feb 2008 88,449 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

brake pedal spongy

noise from steering rack

oil filter leaking

rear chassis corroded & inner sills

Pass 21 Feb 2008 88,449 miles

brake pedal spongy

noise from steering rack

oil filter leaking

rear chassis corroded & inner sills

Fail 25 Jan 2008 88,312 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

hasnd brake has a lot of free travel

Pass 23 Jan 2007 78,735 miles

apparent leak from radiator

bottom ball joint gaiter split

exhaust corroded at rear

front tyres worn on inner edge

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

n/s/r wheel bearing excess play

Pass 6 Dec 2005 72,990 miles

n/s inner sill corroded

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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R390 DGG is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra in Green with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R390 DGG, 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 R390 DGG registered?

R390 DGG is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 12 August 1997.

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The MOT history for R390 DGG shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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