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R589 HFH

1997 Vauxhall Tigra

Yellow Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

110,828 mi
Last recorded110,828 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2018
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Tigra79,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR589 HFH
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 28 Aug 2018 110,828 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength coil spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength coil spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired outter sill (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Aug 2017 108,674 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 29 Aug 2017 108,674 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2016 107,091 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

engine oil leaks

Fail 21 Sep 2016 107,091 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake load sensing valve defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

engine oil leaks

Pass 7 Sep 2015 105,224 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

engine oil leaks

Pass 8 Sep 2014 102,813 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2014 102,813 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 5 Sep 2013 100,721 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Sep 2012 98,691 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2012 98,691 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 11 Aug 2011 96,694 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2010 95,470 miles

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

Fail 9 Aug 2010 95,470 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2009 89,388 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2007 79,849 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2006 75,195 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2005 70,495 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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R589 HFH is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra in Yellow with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R589 HFH, 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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R589 HFH is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 28 August 1997.

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