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R512 XDM

1997 Vauxhall Tigra

Green Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

99,409 mi
Last recorded99,409 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2010
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Tigra79,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR512 XDM
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2010 99,409 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2010 99,409 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure

Pass 29 Jan 2009 88,721 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 80,001 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 5 Feb 2007 72,477 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 64,041 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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R512 XDM is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra in Green with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R512 XDM, 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 R512 XDM registered?

R512 XDM is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 27 August 1997.

Is R512 XDM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R512 XDM shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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