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R463 PWL

1997 Vauxhall Tigra

Red Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

90,649 mi
Last recorded90,649 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2007
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Tigra79,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR463 PWL
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2007 90,649 miles

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

Fail 22 Dec 2006 90,628 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2006 85,837 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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R463 PWL is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra in Red with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 R463 PWL, 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 R463 PWL registered?

R463 PWL is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 29 August 1997.

Is R463 PWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R463 PWL shows 3 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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