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R590 MRX

1997 Vauxhall Tigra

Green Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

104,617 mi
Last recorded104,617 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2009
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Tigra79,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR590 MRX
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2009 104,617 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 23 Apr 2009 104,617 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 1 May 2008 76,091 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2008 75,962 miles

Centre Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside rear shock absorber weeping

Pass 30 Apr 2007 45,335 miles

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

both rear tyres sidewalls cracked but not to cords

Fail 30 Apr 2007 45,335 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

both rear tyre sidewalls cracked but not to cords

Pass 2 May 2006 38,424 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2005 35,968 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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R590 MRX is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra in Green with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 MRX, 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 R590 MRX registered?

R590 MRX is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 4 September 1997.

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