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R494 JBM

1997 Vauxhall Tigra

Red Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

77,907 mi
Last recorded77,907 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2009
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Tigra79,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR494 JBM
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2009 77,907 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 28 Oct 2008 69,044 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Oct 2008 69,038 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2007 64,188 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 52,720 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2006 52,720 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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R494 JBM is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra in Red with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 R494 JBM, 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 R494 JBM registered?

R494 JBM is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 29 August 1997.

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The MOT history for R494 JBM shows 6 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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