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R610 LBN

1997 Vauxhall Tigra

Yellow Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2014
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

56,143 mi
Last recorded56,143 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2013
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Tigra79,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR610 LBN
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2013 56,143 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2013 56,143 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside mirror broken

Pass 25 Sep 2012 54,169 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

batery insecure

bonet cable very stiff

both front strut tops slightly stiff

n/s mirror glass cracked

o/s/f cv boot slightly weeping

Fail 16 Sep 2012 54,155 miles

Brake valve damaged (3.6.A.2c)

Battery Insure

Bonnet Cable Very Stiff

Both Front Strut Tops Slightly Stiff

N/S Mirror Glass Cracked

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

O/s/f Cv Boot Slightly Weeping

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil Leak

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Sep 2011 51,566 miles

Battery insecure

some deterioration to inside tyre wall n/s front both front tyres uneven wear

Pass 16 Jun 2010 51,539 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

general corrosion underneath vehicle

Fail 15 Jun 2010 51,539 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

general corrosion underneath vehicle

Pass 12 Mar 2008 51,112 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2008 51,112 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

nearside mirror glass missing

Pass 10 Jul 2006 47,483 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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R610 LBN is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra in Yellow with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R610 LBN, 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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R610 LBN is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 21 October 1997.

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