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R437 YNA

1997 Vauxhall Tigra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

128,067 mi
Last recorded128,067 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2012
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Tigra79,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR437 YNA
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2012 128,067 miles

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

exhaust system corroded.

front brake discs corroded.

near-side headlight beam pattern just servicable.

Fail 13 Jul 2012 128,066 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

exhaust system corroded.

front brake discs corroded.

near-side headlight beam pattern just servicable.

Pass 20 Jul 2011 113,668 miles

front brake discs worn

nearside front brakepad 3/4 worn

slight fraying to both handbrake cables

slight play in nearside rear wheelbearing

Pass 6 Aug 2010 102,804 miles

both rear tyres wearing low on tread and tread wearing unevenly.

Pass 23 Jul 2009 88,303 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

rear tyres wearing unevenly.

Pass 31 Jul 2008 78,647 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2007 67,643 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 51,855 miles
Fail 16 May 2006 51,855 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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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R437 YNA is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R437 YNA, 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 R437 YNA registered?

R437 YNA is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 10 September 1997.

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