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R651 VHK

1997 Vauxhall Tigra

Green Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

89,107 mi
Last recorded89,107 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2013
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Tigra79,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR651 VHK
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2013 89,107 miles

both rear wheel bearing slightly noisey

offside rear tyre has age cracks not showing cords

nearside rear tyre has damage to outer side wall appears to have been run flat

Fail 6 Aug 2013 89,106 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both rear wheel bearing slightly noisey

offside rear tyre has age cracks not showing cords

nearside rear tyre has damage to outer side wall appears to have been run flat

Pass 10 Aug 2012 83,772 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

offside rear tyre has age cracks in tread pattern (not showing cords)

Fail 10 Aug 2012 83,719 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

offside rear tyre has age cracks in tread pattern (not showing cords)

Fail 18 Aug 2011 81,039 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

front tyres worn outer edges

Pass 18 Aug 2011 81,039 miles

front tyres worn outer edges

Pass 20 Aug 2010 79,752 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 20 Aug 2010 79,752 miles

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

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2009 70,982 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 64,118 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2008 63,994 miles

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

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

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

nearside front tyre bald on outer edges

Pass 13 Aug 2007 58,495 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2007 58,495 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Aug 2006 55,062 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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 VHK is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra in Green with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 VHK, 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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R651 VHK is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 6 August 1997.

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