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R743 VFL

1997 Vauxhall Tigra

Green Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

112,346 mi
Last recorded112,346 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2011
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Tigra79,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR743 VFL
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2011 112,346 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 106,689 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2010 106,684 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2009 102,750 miles

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

n/s rear tyre perishing

Pass 19 Jan 2008 98,218 miles

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

Fail 17 Jan 2008 98,218 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

Fail 11 Jan 2008 98,089 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2006 90,377 miles

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

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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R743 VFL is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra in Green with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R743 VFL, 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 R743 VFL registered?

R743 VFL is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 10 October 1997.

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