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R723 KRW

1997 Vauxhall Tigra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2011
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

92,589 mi
Last recorded92,589 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2010
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Tigra79,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR723 KRW
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2010 92,589 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

both front brake discs corroded

Fail 2 Aug 2010 92,589 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

both front brake discs corroded

Pass 25 Aug 2009 85,160 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

slight damage to rear bumper

Fail 24 Aug 2009 85,160 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

slight damage to rear bumper

Pass 18 Aug 2008 75,751 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Inner brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

o/s outer mirror casing missing

Fail 18 Aug 2008 75,741 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

o/s outer mirror casing missing

Pass 2 Aug 2007 66,164 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

slight damage to o/s/rear light unit

Fail 2 Aug 2007 66,164 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

slight damage to o/s/rear light unit

Pass 30 Aug 2006 56,481 miles

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

o/s/front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 23 Aug 2006 56,469 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

o/s/front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 16 Aug 2006 56,464 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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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R723 KRW is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R723 KRW, 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 R723 KRW registered?

R723 KRW is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 2 October 1997.

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