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R460 XTW

1997 Vauxhall Tigra

Green Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

70,355 mi
Last recorded70,355 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2011
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Tigra79,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR460 XTW
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2011 70,355 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both rear inner sills corroded

nearside door mirror missing

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear wheel bearing slight noise

Fail 4 Jul 2011 70,355 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both rear inner sills corroded

nearside door mirror missing

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear wheel bearing slight noise

Fail 7 Jul 2010 68,050 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

nearside rear tyre slight sidewall damage

offside front tyre perished

Pass 7 Jul 2010 68,050 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

nearside rear tyre slight sidewall damage

offside front tyre perished

Pass 6 Jul 2009 65,669 miles

noise from offside rear brake drum

Pass 4 Jul 2008 63,292 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both front tyres deteriorating

Fail 30 Jun 2008 63,266 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both front tyres deteriorating

Pass 20 Jun 2007 60,555 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 57,034 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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R460 XTW is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra in Green with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R460 XTW, 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 R460 XTW registered?

R460 XTW is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 28 August 1997.

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The MOT history for R460 XTW shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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