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R421 RFC

1997 Vauxhall Tigra

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

73,088 mi
Last recorded73,088 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2016
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Tigra79,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR421 RFC
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2016 73,088 miles

slight oil leak

Pass 6 Mar 2015 71,991 miles

Engine has an oil leak

Pass 12 Mar 2014 69,675 miles

slight oil leak

Fail 12 Mar 2014 69,675 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

slight oil leak

Pass 20 Feb 2013 67,152 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 60,273 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 53,637 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 45,852 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 3 Mar 2009 40,701 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 21 Feb 2008 35,199 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2008 35,199 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 29,796 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 23,673 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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R421 RFC is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra in Blue with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 R421 RFC, 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 R421 RFC registered?

R421 RFC is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R421 RFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R421 RFC shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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