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R414 KUT

1997 Vauxhall Tigra

Yellow Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

70,887 mi
Last recorded70,887 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2008
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Tigra79,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR414 KUT
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2008 70,887 miles

N/S/R Brake efficiency low

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

Rear exhaust silemcer noisey

Fail 3 Nov 2008 70,887 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

N/S/R Brake efficiency low

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

Rear exhaust silemcer noisey

Pass 2 Nov 2007 64,433 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 62,086 miles

front brake pads low

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 KUT is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra in Yellow with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KUT, 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 KUT registered?

R414 KUT is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 17 October 1997.

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