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R455 CGX

1997 Vauxhall Tigra

Green Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

69,409 mi
Last recorded69,409 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2015
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Tigra79,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR455 CGX
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2015 69,409 miles

offside/nearside rear underbody sills corroded

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 3 Jul 2014 61,271 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

offside/nearside rear under sills corroded

outer sill covers fitted

Fail 3 Jul 2014 61,271 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

offside/nearside rear under sills corroded

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 4 Jun 2013 53,464 miles

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

both outer sills covered

Pass 29 May 2012 50,426 miles
Fail 29 May 2012 50,425 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Inner Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 3 Jun 2011 48,321 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2011 48,319 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

heavy rust rear inner sills

Fail 26 May 2010 45,041 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 26 May 2010 45,041 miles
Pass 30 May 2009 42,782 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)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2008 39,919 miles

Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

heavy surface rust on rear exhaust silencer

Pass 5 Jun 2007 36,035 miles

rear exhaust box corroded

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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R455 CGX is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra in Green with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 R455 CGX, 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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R455 CGX is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 6 August 1997.

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