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R629 APP

1997 Vauxhall Tigra

Yellow Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

108,600 mi
Last recorded108,600 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2010
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Tigra79,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR629 APP
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2010 108,600 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 104,495 miles

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

Fail 9 Oct 2008 104,495 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve has been disconnected and was fitted as standard (3.6.E.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2007 99,554 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2007 99,554 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2006 91,808 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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R629 APP is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra in Yellow with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R629 APP, 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 R629 APP registered?

R629 APP is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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