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R653 NBV

1997 Vauxhall Tigra

Green Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2012
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

109,066 mi
Last recorded109,066 miles
Recorded on5 May 2011
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Tigra79,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR653 NBV
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 5 May 2011 109,066 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 99,910 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 Oct 2008 96,810 miles

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 May 2007 89,180 miles

bot hheadlamp brakets are loose

exhaust front pipe joint corroded

front disc surfaces are corroded

Pass 31 May 2006 83,132 miles

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

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

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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R653 NBV is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra in Green with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R653 NBV, 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 R653 NBV registered?

R653 NBV is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 16 October 1997.

Is R653 NBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R653 NBV shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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