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R480 KVV

1997 Vauxhall Tigra

Green Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

94,995 mi
Last recorded94,995 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2012
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Tigra79,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR480 KVV
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2012 94,995 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Feb 2011 77,925 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

n/s h/lamp cracked

wipers do not self park

Fail 26 Feb 2011 77,918 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

n/s h/lamp cracked

wipers do not self park

Pass 27 Nov 2009 70,434 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2009 70,375 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2008 65,272 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 15 Nov 2007 61,298 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 56,540 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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R480 KVV is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra in Green 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 R480 KVV, 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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R480 KVV is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R480 KVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R480 KVV shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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