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R577 DHT

1997 Vauxhall Tigra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2010
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

140,752 mi
Last recorded140,752 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2009
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Tigra79,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR577 DHT
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2009 140,752 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2008 137,012 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2008 136,999 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2007 125,011 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2006 121,725 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2005 108,712 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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R577 DHT is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra in Blue with a 1,598cc 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 R577 DHT, 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 R577 DHT registered?

R577 DHT is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 24 November 1997.

Is R577 DHT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R577 DHT 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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