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R462 HOK

1997 Vauxhall Tigra

Silver Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

117,759 mi
Last recorded117,759 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2013
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Tigra79,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR462 HOK
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2013 117,759 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2013 117,759 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2012 108,394 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2012 108,393 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 99,524 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2011 99,523 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 25 Aug 2010 94,449 miles

Oil leak

slight play in both rear wheel bearings.

windscreen has crack outside swept area.

Pass 3 Sep 2009 83,884 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2008 83,457 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 75,772 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 65,650 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2005 59,353 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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R462 HOK is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra in Silver with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R462 HOK, 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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R462 HOK is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 24 October 1997.

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