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R515 MUY

1997 Vauxhall Tigra

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2012
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

117,032 mi
Last recorded117,032 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2011
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Tigra79,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR515 MUY
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2011 117,032 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 25 Aug 2009 109,244 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2009 109,244 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Dec 2007 90,856 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 92,730 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2006 92,730 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)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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R515 MUY is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 R515 MUY, 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 R515 MUY registered?

R515 MUY is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 17 September 1997.

Is R515 MUY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R515 MUY shows 6 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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