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R510 NMO

1997 Vauxhall Tigra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

83,968 mi
Last recorded83,968 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2011
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Tigra79,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR510 NMO
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2011 83,968 miles

osr wheel arch corroded

Fail 6 Jun 2011 83,968 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

osr wheel arch corroded

Pass 23 Nov 2010 80,694 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

plastic sill skirts fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 22 Nov 2010 80,691 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

plastic sill skirts fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 10 Sep 2009 77,651 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Fail 10 Sep 2009 77,649 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 28 Aug 2008 71,450 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2008 71,381 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Fail 3 Aug 2007 64,724 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Aug 2007 64,724 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 58,416 miles

as per previous vt32

Fail 27 Jul 2006 58,416 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

all wipers poor & rear wiper worn

bonnet badge faded

clutch release bearing slight noise

rear brake hoses ferrules corroding

reverse lights n/w

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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R510 NMO is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R510 NMO, 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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R510 NMO is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 30 September 1997.

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