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R582 MCW

1997 Vauxhall Tigra

Red Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

58,231 mi
Last recorded58,231 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2010
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Tigra79,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR582 MCW
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2010 58,231 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2010 58,224 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Aug 2009 55,553 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 28 Aug 2008 52,651 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 Aug 2008 52,651 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 21 Aug 2007 49,962 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

rear wiper torn

Pass 25 May 2006 45,059 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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R582 MCW is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra in Red with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R582 MCW, 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 R582 MCW registered?

R582 MCW is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 7 November 1997.

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The MOT history for R582 MCW shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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