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R521 UKM

1997 Vauxhall Tigr

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

92,243 mi
Last recorded92,243 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2008
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Tigr83,748 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR521 UKM
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigr
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Fail 18 Aug 2008 92,243 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

corrosion starting in nsr/osr inner sill,s

stone chip,s in front windscreen.

Pass 18 Aug 2008 92,243 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

corrosion starting in nsr/osr inner sill,s

stone chip,s in front windscreen.

Pass 20 Aug 2007 91,116 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 89,404 miles

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Tigr?

Based on 1,917 MOT tests across 354 vehicles.

58.6%
Pass Rate
6,054
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
354
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 176
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 137
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 115
Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded 115
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 111
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R521 UKM is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigr in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1997 Vauxhall Tigr models, the average MOT pass rate is 59.5% with a typical mileage of 83,748 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Tigr fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 176 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R521 UKM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Tigr typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 29 years old, this Vauxhall Tigr is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R521 UKM registered?

R521 UKM is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigr, first registered on 26 November 1997.

Is R521 UKM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R521 UKM shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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