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R436 WOJ

1997 Vauxhall Tigra

Red Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

97,297 mi
Last recorded97,297 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2009
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Tigra79,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR436 WOJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2009 97,297 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Electrical wiring damaged/contaminated

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Brake valve corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

fan belt perished heavily

Pass 1 May 2008 76,646 miles
Fail 1 May 2008 76,646 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Apr 2007 70,112 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 68,850 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 WOJ is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra in Red with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WOJ, 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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R436 WOJ is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 30 August 1997.

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