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R607 FKX

1997 Vauxhall Tigra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

109,702 mi
Last recorded109,702 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2011
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Tigra79,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR607 FKX
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2011 109,702 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 19 Nov 2010 108,419 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 Dec 2009 104,172 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2009

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2008 98,566 miles

rear exhaust mounts deteriorated

Fail 4 Jul 2008 98,566 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear exhaust mounts deteriorated

Pass 17 Jul 2007 93,364 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2007 93,364 miles

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

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

front brake discs in poor condition

front brake pads low

Pass 16 Jun 2006 85,696 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2005 78,347 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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R607 FKX is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R607 FKX, 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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R607 FKX is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 20 August 1997.

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