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R71 DFG

1997 Vauxhall Tigra

Green Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

96,563 mi
Last recorded96,563 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2009
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Tigra79,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR71 DFG
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2009 96,563 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 93,597 miles

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

Fail 9 Oct 2008 93,597 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2007 87,020 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 11 Sep 2006 74,213 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

front heat sheild rattleing

Pass 11 Sep 2006 74,213 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

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

front heat sheild rattleing

Pass 28 Nov 2005 72,436 miles

both front wiper blade rubbers starting to split/wear

exhaust downpipe heatshield slightly loose

gear lever/linage slight movement

offside front top suspension mounting slight movement

rear wiper blade rubber split

slight play in offside of steering rack

small stone chips in front windscreen

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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R71 DFG is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra in Green with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R71 DFG, 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 R71 DFG registered?

R71 DFG is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R71 DFG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R71 DFG shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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