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R704 DBJ

1997 Vauxhall Tigra

Black Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

86,201 mi
Last recorded86,201 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2013
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Tigra79,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR704 DBJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Fail 6 Jun 2013 86,201 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

steering rack slightly damp

Pass 6 Jun 2013 86,201 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

steering rack slightly damp

Fail 31 May 2012 83,639 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

both rear wheel bearings slight play

Pass 31 May 2012 83,639 miles

both rear wheel bearings slight play

Pass 2 Jun 2011 78,233 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2010 72,183 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2009 67,299 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 62,463 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2007 57,190 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2006 51,442 miles

(1) N/S/R tyre cracked and perished on sidewall.

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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R704 DBJ is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra in Black with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R704 DBJ, 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 R704 DBJ registered?

R704 DBJ is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 17 November 1997.

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