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R676 KFX

1997 Vauxhall Tigra

Green Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

119,509 mi
Last recorded119,509 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2012
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Tigra79,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR676 KFX
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2012 119,509 miles

nearside and off side inner sills rusty but not signifently weakened

passenger door mirror glass cracked

Fail 2 Oct 2012 119,496 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)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

nearside and off side inner sills rusty but not signifently weakened

passenger door mirror glass cracked

steel wheel fitted to nearside front

Pass 13 Apr 2011 112,831 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre....sidewall damage-advise replacement

Fail 7 Apr 2011 112,826 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)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2010 110,505 miles

slight leak from power steering rack

Fail 19 Feb 2010 110,505 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

minor exhaust blow at 2nd joint (possibly causing emissions problem)

slight leak from power steering rack

Pass 23 Feb 2009 106,496 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 16 Feb 2009 106,489 miles

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

Horn not a continuous or uniform sound (1.6.2e)

engine oil leaks

minor exhaust blow

oil leak in steering rack area

pulsing starting on front brakes

slight play in rear wheel bearings

Pass 19 Feb 2008 98,407 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2008 98,407 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2007 90,518 miles

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

offside rear tyre wearing unevenly

Pass 31 Jan 2006 81,324 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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R676 KFX is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra in Green with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 R676 KFX, 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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R676 KFX is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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