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R643 EFE

1997 Vauxhall Tigra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

125,003 mi
Last recorded125,003 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2010
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Tigra79,155 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR643 EFE
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2010 125,003 miles

SURFACE CORROSSION ON FLOOR SECTION SUSPENSION COMPONENTS

Fail 9 Aug 2010 124,993 miles

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

SURFACE CORROSSION ON FLOOR SECTION SUSPENSION COMPONENTS

Pass 20 Aug 2009 117,450 miles

general surface corrossion on underside of vehicle suspension components

Fail 17 Aug 2009 117,434 miles

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

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

general surface corrossion on underside of vehicle suspension components

Pass 13 Aug 2008 107,917 miles

offside rear tyre wearing on edges

Fail 11 Aug 2008 107,917 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside rear tyre wearing on edges

Pass 6 Aug 2007 97,594 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 85,927 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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R643 EFE is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R643 EFE, 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 R643 EFE registered?

R643 EFE is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 3 October 1997.

Is R643 EFE safe to buy?

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