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R744 OCY

1997 Vauxhall Tigra

Red Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

114,848 mi
Last recorded114,848 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2010
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Tigra79,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR744 OCY
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2010 114,848 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 109,142 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 103,737 miles

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

slight warp on front brakes

Pass 7 Dec 2006 98,289 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2006 98,262 miles

Nearside Front Upper Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Upper Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Inner Rear Upper Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Upper Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Upper Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2005 91,606 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2005 91,606 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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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R744 OCY is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra in Red with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 R744 OCY, 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 R744 OCY registered?

R744 OCY is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 27 August 1997.

Is R744 OCY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R744 OCY shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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