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R415 UKK

1997 Vauxhall Tigra

Black Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2011
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

48,604 mi
Last recorded48,604 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2010
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Tigra79,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR415 UKK
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 27 Jul 2010 48,604 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both rear shock absorbers light misting of oil

centre section exhaust has hairline crack

Pass 27 Jul 2010 48,604 miles

both rear shock absorbers light misting of oil

centre section exhaust has hairline crack

Pass 21 Jul 2009 46,940 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 45,158 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2008 45,158 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 24 Jul 2007 44,131 miles

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

Fail 24 Jul 2007 44,131 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 25 Jul 2006 42,686 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 25 Jul 2006 42,686 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2005 41,273 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2005 41,273 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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R415 UKK is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra in Black with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 R415 UKK, 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 R415 UKK registered?

R415 UKK is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 14 August 1997.

Is R415 UKK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R415 UKK shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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