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R524 DGG

1997 Vauxhall Tigra

Black Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2010
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

89,165 mi
Last recorded89,165 miles
Recorded on19 May 2009
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Tigra79,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR524 DGG
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 May 2009 89,165 miles

Seat belt pre-tensioner has been activated

Fail 19 May 2009 89,165 miles

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Fail 17 Apr 2009 89,136 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

both front brake hose ferrules corroding

both front outer cv boots seeping from clips

corrosion on coil springs

corrosion on various suspension components

exhaust leaking on joints

front bumper insecure

inner sills corroded

logos on front & rear number plates & b/s stamp

nearside & offside front seatbelt stalks warning tags up

nearside rear brake sticking

nearside rear outer sidelight not working

nearside rear tyre heavily perished & close to legal limit & worn on inner edge

offside outer sill corroded by drain hole

offside rear tyre has cuts in tread

previous the vehicle was yellow now black

vehicle corroded underneath in various places

wear & fluctuation on front brake discs

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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R524 DGG is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra in Black with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 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 R524 DGG, 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 R524 DGG registered?

R524 DGG is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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The MOT history for R524 DGG shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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