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R499 KAF

1997 Vauxhall Tigr

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

117,469 mi
Last recorded117,469 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2008
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Tigr83,748 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR499 KAF
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigr
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2008 117,469 miles

Oil leak

hand brake travel

Pass 23 May 2007 101,829 miles

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

hand brake travel

rear no plate cracked

Fail 23 May 2007 101,829 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

hand brake travel

rear no plate cracked

Pass 20 Apr 2006 86,780 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2006 86,776 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both rear tyres sidewalls perished

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Tigr?

Based on 1,917 MOT tests across 354 vehicles.

58.6%
Pass Rate
6,054
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
354
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 176
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 137
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 115
Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded 115
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 111
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R499 KAF is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigr in Black with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1997 Vauxhall Tigr models, the average MOT pass rate is 59.5% with a typical mileage of 83,748 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Tigr fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 176 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R499 KAF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Tigr typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 29 years old, this Vauxhall Tigr is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R499 KAF is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigr, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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