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R604 DHT

1997 Vauxhall Tigra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

109,667 mi
Last recorded109,667 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2016
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Tigra79,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR604 DHT
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2016 109,667 miles

both front brake discs corroding inner surfaces

both rear tyre walls slightly perished

front number plate deteriorating

offside and nearside rear under sills corroding

slight play nearside rear wheel bearing

steel wheel fitted offside front

Fail 19 Apr 2016 109,642 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)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight leak from front pipe flange (7.1.2)

both front brake discs corroding inner surfaces

both rear tyre walls slightly perished

front number plate deteriorating

offside and nearside rear under sills corroding

slight play nearside rear wheel bearing

steel wheel fitted offside front

Pass 30 Apr 2015 107,033 miles

handbrake travel high

slight coolant leak from radiator area

slight engine oil leak

steering rack slightly damp with oil

vehicle has underside corrosion

Fail 29 Apr 2015 107,031 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

handbrake travel high

slight coolant leak from radiator area

slight engine oil leak

steering rack slightly damp with oil

vehicle has underside corrosion

Fail 22 Apr 2014 94,748 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

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

f/n/s tyre worn close to legal limit 2mm and worn on outside edge

Pass 22 Apr 2014 94,748 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

f/n/s tyre worn close to legal limit 2mm and worn on outside edge

Pass 3 Apr 2013 90,056 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2012 89,065 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2011 88,026 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 87,150 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 19 Apr 2010 87,150 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 85,975 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 2 Apr 2008 84,835 miles

ADVISE BOTH REAR TYRES BADLEY PERRISHED ON WALLS /////////////////////////////////////////////////

ADVISE CORRISION REAR INNER SILLS OK TEST ////////////////////////////////////////

Pass 27 Apr 2007 83,656 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2007 83,650 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 19 Apr 2006 82,362 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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R604 DHT is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 R604 DHT, 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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R604 DHT is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 16 December 1997.

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