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R509 GAP

1997 Vauxhall Tigra

Black Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

72,868 mi
Last recorded72,868 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2011
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Tigra79,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR509 GAP
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2011 72,868 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc's poor condition

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Fail 21 Jun 2011 72,868 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc's poor condition

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Pass 4 Jun 2010 69,572 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

body damage to o/s/r

Fail 9 Jun 2009 66,086 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Jun 2009 66,086 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 60,713 miles

Front brake pads low

Marks on offside front seatbelt

Nearside and offide front brake ferrels corroded

Nearside front tyre worn outer edge

Plastic covers fitted to outer seals

Pass 19 Jun 2007 54,565 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2007 54,565 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 Jun 2006 52,612 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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R509 GAP 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 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 R509 GAP, 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 R509 GAP registered?

R509 GAP is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 29 August 1997.

Is R509 GAP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R509 GAP shows 9 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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