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R691 FGJ

1997 Vauxhall Tigra

Silver Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

44,471 mi
Last recorded44,471 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2012
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Tigra79,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR691 FGJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2012 44,471 miles

Coolant leak

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

ns waher jet blocked partially, os washer jet - aim - adjust required.

os mirror unit - slight movement.

Fail 5 Sep 2012 44,471 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Coolant leak

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

ns waher jet blocked partially, os washer jet - aim - adjust required.

os mirror unit - slight movement.

Pass 8 Sep 2011 43,024 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nsf wheel - bend on the outer rim.

os mirror unit - partialy insecure

steering rack slight seepage

osf tyre - piece of the glass in the tyre and cut.

Fail 7 Sep 2011 43,022 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nsf wheel - bend on the outer rim.

os mirror unit - partialy insecure

steering rack slight seepage

osf tyre - piece of the glass in the tyre and cut.

Pass 11 Sep 2010 41,336 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2010 41,336 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 11 Sep 2009 39,821 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 38,541 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 11 Sep 2007 35,463 miles

wipers marginal

Pass 14 Sep 2006 32,137 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2006 32,137 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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R691 FGJ is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra in Silver with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 R691 FGJ, 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 R691 FGJ registered?

R691 FGJ is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 23 October 1997.

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