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R716 SBC

1997 Vauxhall Tigra

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2015
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

151,963 mi
Last recorded151,963 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2014
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Tigra79,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR716 SBC
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 1 Oct 2014 151,963 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Sep 2013 145,599 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Sep 2012 138,973 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

centre stop light value low

handbrake cables badly corroded

Pass 30 Sep 2011 132,416 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Sep 2010 124,898 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Sep 2009 118,530 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

off side front tyre sidewall slightly damaged

Pass 29 Sep 2008 110,677 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front number plate slightly damaged

head light aim on high limit

wiper blades not clearing screen well

Pass 28 Sep 2007 101,517 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 93,164 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
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R716 SBC is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R716 SBC, 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 R716 SBC registered?

R716 SBC is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 8 August 1997.

Is R716 SBC safe to buy?

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