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R706 UUX

1997 Vauxhall Tigra

Green Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

72,165 mi
Last recorded72,165 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2012
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Tigra79,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR706 UUX
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2012 72,165 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2012 72,165 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 1 Feb 2011 66,502 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2011 66,500 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Inner Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Feb 2010 61,840 miles

Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

all 4 coil springs showing signes of corrosion

brake service

near side front tyre low on inner edge

rear brakes noisey when applyed

under side showing signes of corrosion

vehicle has slight missfire

Fail 19 Feb 2010 61,840 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

all 4 coil springs showing signes of corrosion

brake service

near side front tyre low on inner edge

rear brakes noisey when applyed

under side showing signes of corrosion

vehicle has slight missfire

Pass 21 Nov 2008 59,343 miles

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

front and rear brake flexi hose ferrules corroded

o/s/f tyre cracking on treads and inner sidewalls

slight corrosion on o/s/r and n/s/r inner sills

Pass 9 Oct 2007 53,902 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 52,759 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 48,143 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2006 48,143 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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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R706 UUX is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra in Green 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 R706 UUX, 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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R706 UUX is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 5 August 1997.

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