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R554 YWC

1997 Vauxhall Tigr

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

102,482 mi
Last recorded102,482 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2008
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Tigr83,748 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR554 YWC
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigr
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2008 102,482 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2008 102,482 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2007 96,660 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2007 96,659 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

front disc slightly worn † †top suspension mount has a slight play

Pass 13 Mar 2006 89,174 miles

Engine management light on

N/S headlamp leveller inop

N/S/R tyre perishing and nail in tread

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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R554 YWC is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigr in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R554 YWC, 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 R554 YWC registered?

R554 YWC is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigr, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R554 YWC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R554 YWC shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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