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R751 DFA

1997 Vauxhall Tigra

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

70,794 mi
Last recorded70,794 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2016
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Tigra79,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR751 DFA
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2016 70,794 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front lower suspension arms (2.4.G.1)

underside of vehicle has general surface rust to body and components

Fail 12 Jan 2016 70,788 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front lower suspension arms (2.4.G.1)

underside of vehicle has general surface rust to body and components

Fail 19 Dec 2015 70,724 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outersill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill at door step (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outersill (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 42% o/s lagging (3.7.B.5b)

body corrosion

Pass 14 Jan 2015 67,168 miles

n/s and o/s rear innersills corroded

Fail 17 Dec 2014 66,898 miles

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

n/s and o/s rear inner sills corroded

Pass 25 Jan 2014 63,525 miles

corrosion to bodywork

front antiroll bar rubberbushes worn

n/s rear tyre tread cracked

Fail 17 Jan 2014 63,513 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 31 Dec 2012 60,337 miles

front brake discs corroded on inner faces

n/s and o/s rear outersills slightly corroded

o/s rear brake slightly binding

slight noise o/s rear wheel bearing

Pass 19 Oct 2011 57,406 miles

exhaust catalyst corroded at flange

front brake discs corroded on inner faces

handbrake cables tight at rear guides

Pass 22 Oct 2010 54,540 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 54,529 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 51,883 miles

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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R751 DFA is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra in Blue with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 R751 DFA, 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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R751 DFA is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 8 September 1997.

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