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R758 DFA

1997 Vauxhall Tigra

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

88,309 mi
Last recorded88,309 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2010
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Tigra79,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR758 DFA
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2010 88,309 miles

Both rear tyres tread low.

Corrosion at NSR and OSR inner sills.

Corrosion at NSR and OSR upper spring seats.(chassis)

Front brakes only just met the front brake imbalance requirements:24%

Front wipers smearing slightly.Splitting at ends.

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear exhaust silencer rubber mounts deteriorated.

Slight coolant leak at radiator.

Fail 11 Nov 2010 88,293 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Both rear tyres tread low.

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Corrosion at NSR and OSR inner sills.

Corrosion at NSR and OSR upper spring seats.(chassis)

Front wipers smearing slightly.Splitting at ends.

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear exhaust silencer rubber mounts deteriorated.

Slight coolant leak at radiator.

Pass 13 Nov 2009 83,971 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2009 83,971 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 12 Nov 2008 78,740 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

o/s headlamp has condensation inside lamp

Pass 12 Nov 2008 78,740 miles

o/s headlamp has condensation inside lamp

Pass 15 Nov 2007 74,170 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2007 74,165 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2006 66,578 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside rear tyre wearing slightly out of shape at inner tread blocks

Pass 10 Nov 2005 59,761 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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R758 DFA is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra in Blue with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R758 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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R758 DFA is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 29 September 1997.

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