CarVerify

Free Car Check

R697 CEE

1998 Vauxhall Tigra

Green Petrol 1389cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

71,182 mi
Last recorded71,182 miles
Recorded on31 May 2011
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Tigra72,844 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Vauxhall
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationR697 CEE
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 May 2011 71,182 miles
Fail 31 May 2011 71,182 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2010 62,746 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2010 62,746 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 May 2009 59,300 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 56,111 miles

Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 11 Jun 2007 50,918 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2007 50,918 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

offside front trye wall split but not down to cord

Pass 19 Jun 2006 45,458 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2005 39,997 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
Full Vauxhall Tigra reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

R697 CEE is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra in Green with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1998 Vauxhall Tigra models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.7% with a typical mileage of 72,844 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 R697 CEE, 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 28 years old, this Vauxhall Tigra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R697 CEE?

You can check the full history of R697 CEE by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was R697 CEE registered?

R697 CEE is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R697 CEE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R697 CEE shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R697 CEE have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on R697 CEE. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.