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R68 GRF

1997 Vauxhall Tigra

Green Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

70,189 mi
Last recorded70,189 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2009
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Tigra79,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2009 70,189 miles

engine very noisy

n/s and o/s rear tyres side wall splits

sill caps fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 20 Aug 2009 70,185 miles

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

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

engine very noisy

n/s and o/s rear tyres side wall splits

sill caps fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 21 Aug 2008 65,978 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2008 65,956 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

sill skirts fitted

Pass 22 Aug 2007 62,166 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 56,943 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2006 56,920 miles

Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

both front tyres have cracks on outer walls

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 GRF is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra in Green with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R68 GRF, 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 R68 GRF registered?

R68 GRF is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 30 August 1997.

Is R68 GRF safe to buy?

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