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R625 XKE

1997 Vauxhall Tigra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

56,276 mi
Last recorded56,276 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2009
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Tigra79,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR625 XKE
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2009 56,276 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2009 56,273 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

corrosion to- floor pan/rear spring cups,and rear brake flexi hose fittings

front brake discs corroded

front number plate in poor condition

power steering rack damp

slight exhaust leaks at joints

slight play in offside rear hub area

Pass 8 Sep 2008 56,249 miles

n/s/r tyre starting to perish

o/s/r shock damp

slight play in n/s/r wheel bearing

steering rack damp

vehicle corroding on underside

Fail 3 Sep 2008 56,243 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

movement in front suspension bushes

n/s/r tyre perishing

o/s/f brake disc rusted

Pass 30 Aug 2007 56,234 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2007 56,227 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

drivers seat belt slightly slow to retract.

front washer jets partially blocked(advise to be cleaned out)

n/s/r inner side light n/w.

n/s/r tyre starting to perish.

Pass 9 Mar 2006 55,181 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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R625 XKE is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R625 XKE, 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 R625 XKE registered?

R625 XKE is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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