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R603 UAG

1997 Vauxhall Tigra

Green Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

39,165 mi
Last recorded39,165 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2019
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Tigra79,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR603 UAG
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2019 39,165 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 37,490 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 35,338 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2016 32,884 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules and o/s front (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

o/s rear brake slight binding

Pass 2 Apr 2015 30,049 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Apr 2014 27,541 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 24,308 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 19,282 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 15,658 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2010 15,658 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 Aug 2009 12,523 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2009 12,518 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Aug 2008 9,640 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 7,049 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 4,627 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2006 4,627 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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R603 UAG is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra in Green with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 R603 UAG, 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 R603 UAG registered?

R603 UAG is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 12 September 1997.

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