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R495 DGH

1997 Vauxhall Tigra

Black Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2015
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

75,869 mi
Last recorded75,869 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2014
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Tigra79,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR495 DGH
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2014 75,869 miles

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Fail 16 Aug 2014 75,869 miles

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

advise emmisioms test only just passed

Pass 15 Aug 2013 69,644 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Aug 2012 66,859 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2011 66,828 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 66,394 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2010 66,394 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 26 Jan 2008 62,728 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2007 58,753 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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R495 DGH is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra in Black with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R495 DGH, 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 R495 DGH registered?

R495 DGH is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 13 September 1997.

Is R495 DGH safe to buy?

The MOT history for R495 DGH shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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