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R436 UKP

1997 Vauxhall Tigra

Green Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

53,549 mi
Last recorded53,549 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2015
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Tigra79,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR436 UKP
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2015 53,549 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2014 52,491 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2014 52,491 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Feb 2013 51,550 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2013 51,550 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Feb 2012 50,443 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2011 49,800 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 10 Feb 2011 49,800 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2010 49,044 miles

Offside Outer Front Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 11 Feb 2010 49,044 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 48,318 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 47,588 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2007 46,434 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 44,042 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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R436 UKP is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra in Green with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R436 UKP, 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 R436 UKP registered?

R436 UKP is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R436 UKP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R436 UKP shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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