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R403 VJN

1997 Vauxhall Tigra

Green Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

59,331 mi
Last recorded59,331 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2015
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Tigra79,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR403 VJN
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2015 59,331 miles

EML on

centre stop lamp has been disconected

rear tyres aged os 13 yrs old ns 10 yrs old and spliting on sidewall

Fail 29 Jul 2015 59,331 miles

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

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

EML on

rear tyres aged os 13 yrs old ns 10 yrs old and spliting on sidewall

Pass 21 Jun 2014 53,644 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective but function not impaired (3.6.E.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2013 49,025 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 2 Jul 2012 43,584 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 43,115 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 43,115 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2011 43,115 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Rear registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

eye level stop lamp inop

Pass 15 Apr 2010 42,293 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2010 42,291 miles

Front registration plate character(s) sloping (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate character(s) sloping (6.3.4b)

Pass 13 Feb 2009 40,949 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 38,858 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2007 35,514 miles

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

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

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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R403 VJN is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra in Green with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 R403 VJN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R403 VJN registered?

R403 VJN is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 3 October 1997.

Is R403 VJN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R403 VJN shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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