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R723 MWP

1997 Vauxhall Tigra

Green Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

78,778 mi
Last recorded78,778 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2016
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Tigra79,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR723 MWP
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2016 78,778 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2015 72,725 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 68,232 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 64,069 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 60,698 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Sep 2011 55,672 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 13 Sep 2011 55,672 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 50,254 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2010 50,254 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Sep 2009 45,699 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 41,930 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 38,048 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2007 38,048 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2006 33,844 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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 MWP is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra in Green with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 R723 MWP, 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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R723 MWP is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 18 September 1997.

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