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R644 SNF

1997 Vauxhall Tigra

Black Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2014
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

204,609 mi
Last recorded204,609 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2013
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Tigra79,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR644 SNF
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2013 204,609 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 186,096 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2012 186,096 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 27 Sep 2011 167,537 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2010 159,467 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2010 159,467 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 27 Oct 2009 152,266 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2009 152,266 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 150,333 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2008 150,333 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 16 Oct 2007 149,863 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 16 Oct 2007 149,863 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 126,864 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2006 126,857 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2005 113,714 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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R644 SNF is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra in Black with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R644 SNF, 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 R644 SNF registered?

R644 SNF is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R644 SNF safe to buy?

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