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R680 MGT

1997 Vauxhall Tigra

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

83,589 mi
Last recorded83,589 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2009
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Tigra79,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR680 MGT
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2009 83,589 miles

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

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

front number plate cracked

Pass 24 Jun 2008 69,664 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2007 62,404 miles

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

Fail 7 Jul 2007 62,404 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2006 55,310 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)

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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R680 MGT is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R680 MGT, 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 R680 MGT registered?

R680 MGT is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 27 November 1997.

Is R680 MGT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R680 MGT shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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