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R631 FRT

1997 Vauxhall Tigra

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

139,441 mi
Last recorded139,441 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2010
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Tigra79,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR631 FRT
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2010 139,441 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2010 139,441 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Fail 26 Oct 2009 130,510 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Oct 2009 130,510 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2008 121,548 miles

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

o/s/r light one side light not working

Fail 7 Oct 2008 121,548 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

o/s/r light one side light not working

Pass 2 Oct 2007 112,455 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2007 112,455 miles

registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Sep 2006 102,732 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing low

Fail 8 Sep 2006 102,732 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating maladjustment (3.5.1f)

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

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

BRAKE PADS ON FRONT LOOK LOW

OFFSIDE FRONT TYREWORN ON INNER EDGE

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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R631 FRT is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R631 FRT, 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 R631 FRT registered?

R631 FRT is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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