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R730 VAW

1997 Vauxhall Tigra

Red Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

89,341 mi
Last recorded89,341 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2011
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Tigra79,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR730 VAW
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2011 89,341 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2011 89,341 miles

Nearside Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Steering rack repaired by welding (2.2.C.1e) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2010 74,835 miles

Front wipers require changing

Offside front shocker weeping slightly

Rear exhaust corroding

Pass 6 Mar 2009 63,927 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2008 58,719 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2008 58,715 miles

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

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2007 52,273 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2005 48,212 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2005 48,151 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Both rear tyres perished

N/S/F tyre passes mot but is illegal due to it being devoid of tread on inner and outer edge.

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

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

Recomend new front wiper blades

Windscreen washer bottle leaks water

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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R730 VAW is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra in Red 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 R730 VAW, 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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R730 VAW is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 29 August 1997.

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