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R606 VHK

1997 Vauxhall Tigra

Green Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

139,370 mi
Last recorded139,370 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2011
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Tigra79,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR606 VHK
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2011 139,370 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake pipes greased

corrosion to sills inner and outer

exhaust noisey

Fail 5 Jul 2011 139,354 miles

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake pipes greased

corrosion to sills inner and outer

exhaust noisey

Pass 8 Jul 2010 135,445 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake pipes greased

underbody corrosion

Fail 6 Jul 2010 135,434 miles

Nearside Front suspension locking device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

Offside Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all brake pipes greased

general underbody corrosion

Pass 10 Jul 2009 131,598 miles

stone chips in front screen/ under body corrosion/ slight pitting too front discs

Fail 9 Jul 2009 131,598 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

stone chips in front screen/ under body corrosion/ slight pitting too front discs

Pass 7 Jul 2008 126,490 miles

STRONG ADVICE = play in nsf top strut mount

stone chip in front screen/slight exhaust corrosion & signs of blowing/play in both rear wheel bearings/compensator valave partly working/brake pipe corrosion/slight fluctuation to front brakes/poor increase on rear brakes

Fail 7 Jul 2008 126,490 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

STRONG ADVICE = play in nsf top strut mount

stone chip in front screen/slight exhaust corrosion & signs of blowing/play in both rear wheel bearings/compensator valave partly working/brake pipe corrosion/slight fluctuation to front brakes/poor increase on rear brakes

Pass 10 Jul 2007 121,568 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2007 121,568 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2006 117,895 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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R606 VHK is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra in Green with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 R606 VHK, 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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R606 VHK is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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