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R68 CCX

1997 Vauxhall Tigra

Green Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2012
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

97,173 mi
Last recorded97,173 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2011
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Tigra79,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR68 CCX
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2011 97,173 miles

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

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

both rear inner sills showing signs of corrosion

offside rear wheel arch taped up

Pass 14 Oct 2010 89,921 miles

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

underneath vehicle at the rear is showing signs of corrosion but to not to excess at time of test

Pass 15 Oct 2009 82,539 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both rear inner sills corroded not to excess

brake pipe metal ferrauls corroded

Pass 30 Oct 2008 73,633 miles

both rear tyres perrished on side walls

brake pipe metal ferrauls corroded

under vehicle becoming corroded not to excess at test would advise treatment

Fail 30 Oct 2008 73,633 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

both rear tyres perrished on side walls

brake pipe metal ferrauls corroded

under vehicle becoming corroded not to excess at test would advise treatment

Pass 9 Oct 2007 62,898 miles

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

under vehicle becoming corroded not to excess at test would advise treatment

Pass 2 Aug 2006 58,384 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2005 56,628 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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R68 CCX is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra in Green with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 R68 CCX, 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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R68 CCX is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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