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R611 LFX

1997 Vauxhall Tigra

Black Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

84,620 mi
Last recorded84,620 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2014
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Tigra79,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR611 LFX
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2014 84,620 miles

Oil leak

n/s/f tyre has had a puncture repair

o/s/f tyre close to limit & cracking

various under body corrosion

Fail 13 Nov 2014 84,620 miles

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Oil leak

n/s/f tyre has had a puncture repair

n/s/r tyre close to limit & worn on edge

o/s/f tyre close to limit & cracking

various under body corrosion

Pass 12 Nov 2013 83,160 miles

Oil leak

Fail 7 Nov 2013 83,145 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Nov 2012 81,957 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2012 81,955 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2011 80,481 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 77,510 miles

front number plate cracked

Fail 29 Oct 2010 77,510 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front number plate cracked

Pass 27 Oct 2009 73,544 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2009 73,544 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Front brake dics bably worn.

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

o/s/r tyre is in poor condition & low on tread.

Pass 7 Nov 2008 69,234 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2007 65,885 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 5 Nov 2007 65,885 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2006 61,232 miles

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

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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R611 LFX is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra in Black with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 R611 LFX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R611 LFX registered?

R611 LFX is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R611 LFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R611 LFX shows 15 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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