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R61 EUF

1997 Vauxhall Tigra

Black Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

89,348 mi
Last recorded89,348 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2014
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Tigra79,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR61 EUF
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2014 89,348 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s inner driveshaft boot damaged & insecure

Fail 16 Oct 2014 89,344 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

o/s inner driveshaft boot damaged & insecure

Pass 1 Nov 2013 87,064 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Nov 2012 84,214 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2012

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2011 82,116 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 75,954 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2010 75,951 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 24 Oct 2009 69,715 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2008 64,721 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2008 64,721 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 17 Mar 2007 56,471 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 55,464 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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R61 EUF is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra in Black with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 R61 EUF, 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 R61 EUF registered?

R61 EUF is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 11 August 1997.

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