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R656 WOL

1997 Vauxhall Tigra

Black Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

63,312 mi
Last recorded63,312 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2010
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Tigra79,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR656 WOL
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2010 63,312 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2009 59,453 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 27 Sep 2008 55,119 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear no. plate staring to de-laminate

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Sep 2008 55,119 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear no. plate staring to de-laminate

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Oct 2007 50,392 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Oct 2006 46,149 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2006 46,149 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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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R656 WOL 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 71.4%.

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 R656 WOL, 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 R656 WOL registered?

R656 WOL is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 28 November 1997.

Is R656 WOL safe to buy?

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