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R671 YRT

1997 Vauxhall Tigra

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2015
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

104,100 mi
Last recorded104,100 miles
Recorded on7 May 2014
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Tigra79,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR671 YRT
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 May 2014 104,100 miles

corrosion to varoius parts and components but ok with test tool

Pass 9 May 2013 99,785 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 95,204 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 90,304 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 85,143 miles

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

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

o/s/r tyre slightly worn on inner edge.

Pass 15 Mar 2010 84,774 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 15 Mar 2010 84,774 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

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

Oil leak

o/s/r light lense cracked / broken on reverse light ok for mot

Pass 9 Mar 2009 76,832 miles

Oil leak

Pass 4 Mar 2008 73,418 miles

various tyres perished

Pass 15 Mar 2007 69,330 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 65,704 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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R671 YRT is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra in Blue with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 R671 YRT, 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 R671 YRT registered?

R671 YRT is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 24 October 1997.

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