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R716 VYA

1997 Vauxhall Tigra

Green Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,710 mi
Last recorded99,710 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2010
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Tigra79,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR716 VYA
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2010 99,710 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2010 99,704 miles

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Pass 25 Feb 2009 94,122 miles

rear inner sills corroding

rear spring top mount area's corroding

Fail 25 Feb 2009 94,122 miles

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

rear inner sills corroding

rear spring top mount area's corroding

Pass 7 Feb 2008 88,210 miles

front brake pads and discs for wear

ns main beam colour slightly yellowish

Pass 2 Mar 2007 83,825 miles

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

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 VYA is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra in Green with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VYA, 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 VYA registered?

R716 VYA is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R716 VYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R716 VYA shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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