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R680 XKE

1997 Vauxhall Tigra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

67,207 mi
Last recorded67,207 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2019
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Tigra79,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR680 XKE
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 13 Aug 2019 67,207 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested due to exhaust (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 13 Aug 2018 57,834 miles

oil level low

Fail 13 Aug 2018 57,834 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))

oil level low

Pass 15 Aug 2017 47,719 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

both rear tyres starting to crack

Fail 15 Aug 2017 47,719 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

both rear tyres starting to crack

Pass 30 Aug 2016 36,311 miles

both rear tyres starting to crack

offside rear tyre possibly been run flat ?

Fail 30 Aug 2016 36,311 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear tyres starting to crack

offside rear tyre possibly been run flat ?

Pass 24 Sep 2015 26,239 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2014 18,938 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 15,501 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 13,664 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 12,749 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 12,458 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2010 12,458 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2009 11,623 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 11,155 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2008 11,155 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Sep 2007 10,885 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2007 10,885 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2006 9,951 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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R680 XKE is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 XKE, 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 XKE registered?

R680 XKE is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 29 August 1997.

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