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R753 DFA

1997 Vauxhall Tigra

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

78,412 mi
Last recorded78,412 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2009
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Tigra79,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR753 DFA
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2009 78,412 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

battery insecure

both front tyres low on tread

corrosion noted to ferule on nearside front brake hose

damp noted at steering rack

front brake pads very low

nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 3 Aug 2009 78,412 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

battery insecure

both front tyres low on tread

corrosion noted to ferule on nearside front brake hose

damp noted at steering rack

front brake pads very low

nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 1 Aug 2008 74,918 miles

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

dampness noted to steering rack

front pads low

front tyres low on tread

nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside front ferule on brake hose corrosion noted

offside rear inner side light inop

offside rear shocker damp

slight imbalance on rear brakes

Fail 1 Aug 2008 74,918 miles

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

dampness noted to steering rack

front pads low

front tyres low on tread

nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside front ferule on brake hose corrosion noted

offside rear inner side light inop

offside rear shocker damp

slight imbalance on rear brakes

Pass 3 Aug 2007 71,050 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2007 71,050 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 2 Aug 2006 65,166 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Aug 2006 65,166 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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R753 DFA is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra in Blue with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R753 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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What year was R753 DFA registered?

R753 DFA is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 8 September 1997.

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