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R677 DGH

1997 Vauxhall Tigra

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

77,119 mi
Last recorded77,119 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2015
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Tigra79,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR677 DGH
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2015 77,119 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2015 77,118 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 30 Jul 2014 70,198 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

inner sills at rear rusty

Pass 17 Jul 2013 62,913 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both rear inner sills crusty

centre stop lamp not working

Fail 16 Jul 2013 62,879 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both rear inner sills crusty

centre stop lamp not working

Pass 31 Jul 2012 58,645 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 54,760 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2011 54,760 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 16 Jul 2010 51,714 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

offside front tyre sidewall perished (replacement recomended

Pass 16 Jul 2010 51,714 miles

offside front tyre sidewall perished (replacement recomended

Pass 20 Jul 2009 48,803 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2009 48,803 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 30 Jul 2008 45,219 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 30 Jul 2008 45,219 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 41,799 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2006 38,385 miles

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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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R677 DGH is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R677 DGH, 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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R677 DGH is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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