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R717 NDC

1997 Vauxhall Tigra

Silver Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

114,878 mi
Last recorded114,878 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2010
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Tigra79,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR717 NDC
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2010 114,878 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2009 105,855 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2009 105,855 miles

Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

tape on offside mirror but secure

Pass 1 Sep 2008 98,608 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 91,240 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2007 91,240 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2006 87,416 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

all brake flexy ferrules are corroded but not to excess

engine management light on

Fail 15 Sep 2006 87,461 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

all brake flexy ferrules have corrosion on them

engine managment light on

Pass 25 Nov 2005 81,536 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both brake cables have surface corrosion

o/s/f and n/s/f brake flexy ferrules have surface corrossion

oil leak

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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R717 NDC is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra in Silver with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 R717 NDC, 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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R717 NDC is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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