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R516 FNB

1997 Vauxhall Tigra

Green Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2012
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

98,724 mi
Last recorded98,724 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2011
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Tigra79,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR516 FNB
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2011 98,724 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 98,724 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Fail 4 Mar 2011 98,724 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer control is inaccessible to the driver (8.2.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Windscreen washer control is inaccessible to the driver (8.2.1a)

Pass 2 Mar 2010 87,532 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 71,973 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front end accident damage

Fail 11 Feb 2009 71,969 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front end accident damage

Pass 27 Feb 2008 62,505 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007
Fail 2 Mar 2007

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust emits visible black smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 12 May 2006 53,010 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 May 2005 46,145 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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R516 FNB is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra in Green with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 R516 FNB, 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 R516 FNB registered?

R516 FNB is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R516 FNB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R516 FNB shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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