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R72 HBM

1997 Vauxhall Tigra

Green Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

63,280 mi
Last recorded63,280 miles
Recorded on5 May 2016
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Tigra79,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR72 HBM
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 May 2016 63,280 miles

emissions not tested, no gases DETECTED

Fail 3 May 2016 63,276 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases down-pipe flange (7.1.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

emissions not tested, no gases DETECTED

Pass 29 Apr 2014 62,099 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine management light on

steering rack seepage of oil

Fail 29 Apr 2014 62,099 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine management light on

steering rack seepage of oil

Pass 25 Mar 2013 61,280 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

both inner rear sills rusty

both rear tyres have perished walls

slight exhaust bolw at centre joint

Pass 26 Mar 2012 60,431 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both rear tyre walls starting to crack

drive belt tensioner clicking

inner sills at rear rusting

offside headlight has condensation in it

Fail 21 Mar 2012 60,431 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

both rear tyre walls starting to crack

drive belt tensioner clicking

inner sills at rear rusting

offside headlight has condensation in it

rocker cover/sump leaking

Pass 27 Mar 2011 59,439 miles

sump plug has slight leak///both rear inner sills rusty/// nearside front tyre walls scuffed and worn//// offside rear tyre outer walls cracked//// rear number plate water damaged

Pass 16 Mar 2010 55,722 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2009 53,385 miles

front number plate water marked front brake disc worn

Pass 21 Mar 2008 47,755 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 29 Mar 2007 46,154 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 41,316 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 6 Mar 2006 41,316 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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R72 HBM 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 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 R72 HBM, 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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R72 HBM is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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