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R651 STF

1997 Vauxhall Tigra

Black Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

147,593 mi
Last recorded147,593 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2010
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Tigra79,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR651 STF
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2010 147,593 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2010 147,593 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

EXHAUST RATTLING

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

Pass 26 Jun 2009 145,966 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2008 145,635 miles
Fail 29 May 2008 145,634 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Aug 2006 133,518 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2006 133,518 miles

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

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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R651 STF is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra in Black with a 1,389cc 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 R651 STF, 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 R651 STF registered?

R651 STF is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 28 November 1997.

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