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R404 ODV

1997 Vauxhall Tigra

Green Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

92,565 mi
Last recorded92,565 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2009
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Tigra79,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR404 ODV
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2009 92,565 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2009 92,562 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Outer Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 22 May 2008 89,445 miles
Fail 20 May 2008 89,445 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 16 May 2007 74,590 miles
Fail 16 May 2007 74,590 miles

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

Fail 25 Aug 2006 71,725 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 25 Aug 2006 71,725 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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R404 ODV is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra in Green with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R404 ODV, 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 R404 ODV registered?

R404 ODV is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 16 September 1997.

Is R404 ODV safe to buy?

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