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R590 HKV

1997 Vauxhall Tigra

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

111,624 mi
Last recorded111,624 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2011
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Tigra79,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR590 HKV
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2011 111,624 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2011 111,624 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 29 Mar 2010 107,326 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Near and offside doorsills corroded

Near and offside rear innersills corroded

Nearside Front brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 29 Mar 2010 107,326 miles

Near and offside doorsills corroded

Near and offside rear innersills corroded

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 18 Mar 2009 101,022 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside rear tyre tread showing signs of old age with surface cracks

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear exhaust mounting spliting

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 18 Mar 2009 101,022 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside rear tyre tread showing signs of old age with surface cracks

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear exhaust mounting spliting

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 17 Mar 2008 88,900 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2008 88,900 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

nearside rear tyre outer sidewall perished

Pass 30 Mar 2007 76,056 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2006 73,327 miles

both rear backing sills corroded

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside front head light damp inside unit

offside front tyre close to limit

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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R590 HKV is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R590 HKV, 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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R590 HKV is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 22 October 1997.

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