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R527 TKJ

1997 Vauxhall Tigra

Silver Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

99,929 mi
Last recorded99,929 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2012
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Tigra79,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR527 TKJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2012 99,929 miles

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

entire underside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion

front exhaust system deteriorated and heatshield rattling

rear brakes noisy

Fail 3 Jan 2012 99,929 miles

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

entire underside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion

front exhaust system deteriorated and heatshield rattling

rear brakes noisy

Pass 10 Jan 2011 99,929 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Seat belt pre-tensioner has been activated

Fail 12 Jan 2010 99,929 miles

A general coating of corrosion on the underside rear end of vehicle is apparent

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 12 Jan 2010 99,929 miles

A general coating of corrosion on the underside rear end of vehicle is apparent

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 16 Jan 2009 99,472 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2008 97,652 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 84,504 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 76,712 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2006 76,712 miles

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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R527 TKJ is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra in Silver with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R527 TKJ, 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 R527 TKJ registered?

R527 TKJ is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R527 TKJ safe to buy?

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