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R561 TRK

1997 Vauxhall Tigra

Green Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

88,669 mi
Last recorded88,669 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2013
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Tigra79,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR561 TRK
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2013 88,669 miles

front tyres worn on inner edges

rear tyres perished

slight corrosion rear inner sills

Pass 14 Aug 2012 86,220 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2012 86,218 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 18 Aug 2011 82,046 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 72,731 miles

Offside and nearside rear inner sills corroding.

Fail 28 Jun 2010 72,725 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside and nearside rear inner sills corroding.

Pass 8 Jul 2009 62,267 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 54,887 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2008 54,887 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Feb 2007 30,109 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 27,604 miles

front brake pads low

front tyres low on tread

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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R561 TRK 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 R561 TRK, 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 R561 TRK registered?

R561 TRK is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 10 October 1997.

Is R561 TRK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R561 TRK 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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