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R654 BUH

1997 Vauxhall Tigra

Green Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

33,480 mi
Last recorded33,480 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2016
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Tigra79,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR654 BUH
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2016 33,480 miles

o/s rear tyre perished

Fail 29 Apr 2016 33,480 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

o/s rear tyre perished

Pass 24 Apr 2015 31,846 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 30,187 miles

both front tyres wearing close to limit

Fail 19 Apr 2013 28,360 miles

Brake load sensing valve has been disconnected and was fitted as standard (3.6.E.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2013 28,360 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 26,669 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2012 26,669 miles

Brake load sensing valve inoperative (3.6.E.3)

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 25,180 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

knock from steering rack

misting aorund power steering pump

misting around steering rack

slight coolant leak

Pass 26 Apr 2010 23,930 miles

Slight impact damage to front bumper

Pass 23 Apr 2009 23,674 miles

front brake pads approx half worn

slight oil leak steering rack area

unable to fully inspect both outer sills plastic covers fitted

Pass 23 Apr 2008 23,271 miles

baffles loose in rear exhaust box

both rear coil springs coroded

dampness around o/s/r shocker

dampness around power n/s of steering rack

dampness around power steering pump

plastic covers fitted to outer sills

Pass 17 Apr 2007 22,790 miles

plastic covers fitted to sills,not inspected.

Pass 26 Apr 2006 22,170 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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R654 BUH 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 78.6%.

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 R654 BUH, 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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R654 BUH is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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