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R594 XKE

1997 Vauxhall Tigra

Black Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

95,797 mi
Last recorded95,797 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2017
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Tigra79,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR594 XKE
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2017 95,797 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 93,370 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside &nearside sill (2.4.A.3)

oil leak

Fail 10 Jun 2016 93,370 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside &nearside sill (2.4.A.3)

oil leak

Pass 23 Jun 2015 91,444 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 Jun 2014 89,211 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 11 Jun 2014 89,211 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 Jun 2013 86,975 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 Jun 2012 84,852 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 82,314 miles

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

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 15 Jun 2010 79,543 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 77,154 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2009 77,154 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

oil leak

Pass 25 Jul 2008 66,595 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2008 66,459 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Parking brake lever is located so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated from the driver's seat (3.1.3c)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Jul 2007 57,260 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 51,563 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2005 50,891 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Jul 2005 50,891 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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R594 XKE is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra in Black with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 R594 XKE, 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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R594 XKE is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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