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R56 WAK

1997 Vauxhall Tigra

Green Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

1,389 mi
Last recorded1,389 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2010
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Tigra79,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR56 WAK
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Fail 19 Nov 2010 1,389 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

corrosion on both front brake flexi stems

corrosion on front discs

corrosion on hand brake cable

slight corrosion to rear of under body

surface cracks on offside front tyre

surface cracks on offside rear tyre

Pass 19 Nov 2010 64,281 miles

corrosion on both front brake flexi stems

corrosion on front discs

corrosion on hand brake cable

slight corrosion to rear of under body

surface cracks on offside front tyre

surface cracks on offside rear tyre

Pass 17 Oct 2009 62,844 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 59,950 miles

Battery insecure

Pass 16 Oct 2007 55,012 miles

Battery insecure

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

nearside rear tyer sidewall has slight craking

Pass 20 Nov 2006 53,680 miles

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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R56 WAK is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra in Green with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 R56 WAK, 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 R56 WAK registered?

R56 WAK is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 27 November 1997.

Is R56 WAK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R56 WAK shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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