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R471 ECD

1997 Vauxhall Tigra

Black Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

42,766 mi
Last recorded42,766 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2011
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Tigra79,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR471 ECD
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2011 42,766 miles

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 24 Jul 2010 40,117 miles

number plate is cracked

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 31 Jul 2009 37,545 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2008 34,830 miles

rear inner sills corroding

front number plate cracked

nearside rear tyre perishing

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both number plates discoloured

corrosion around rear coil springs

slight dampness around steering rack

slight play in front suspension struts

various suspension bushes perishing

vsarious small stonechips in swept area of windscreen

Pass 1 Aug 2008 34,830 miles

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

both number plates discoloured

corrosion around rear coil springs

front number plate cracked

nearside rear tyre perishing

rear inner sills corroding

slight dampness around steering rack

slight play in front suspension struts

various suspension bushes perishing

vsarious small stonechips in swept area of windscreen

Pass 17 Jul 2007 32,471 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2007 32,471 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre perished on side wall

Pass 9 Aug 2006 30,817 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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R471 ECD is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra in Black with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 R471 ECD, 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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R471 ECD is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 15 August 1997.

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