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R414 DBM

1997 Vauxhall Tigra

Green Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

135,470 mi
Last recorded135,470 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2011
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Tigra79,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR414 DBM
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2011 135,470 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2010 124,657 miles

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

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 15 Jan 2010 124,657 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 117,579 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 26 Feb 2008 110,890 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 26 Feb 2008 110,890 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Feb 2007 103,807 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2006 94,854 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2006 94,850 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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R414 DBM is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra in Green with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R414 DBM, 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 R414 DBM registered?

R414 DBM is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 20 August 1997.

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