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R614 DHS

1997 Vauxhall Tigra

Purple Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

103,077 mi
Last recorded103,077 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2011
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Tigra79,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR614 DHS
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2011 103,077 miles

Battery insecure

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Feb 2010 96,126 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 20 Feb 2009 95,515 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2009 95,514 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2008 83,818 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Jan 2007 76,002 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 74,775 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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R614 DHS is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra in Purple with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R614 DHS, 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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What year was R614 DHS registered?

R614 DHS is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 8 August 1997.

Is R614 DHS safe to buy?

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