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R762 DFA

1997 Vauxhall Tigra

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

112,631 mi
Last recorded112,631 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2013
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Tigra79,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR762 DFA
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Fail 30 Apr 2013 112,631 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 8 Mar 2012 106,513 miles

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

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 6 Mar 2012 106,474 miles

Centre Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

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

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

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

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 19 Mar 2011 102,274 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2011 102,274 miles

Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Mar 2010 97,803 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 Mar 2010 97,803 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 91,558 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2008 85,719 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Pass 18 Mar 2008 85,719 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 17 Jan 2007 77,584 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Jan 2007 77,584 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Jan 2006 69,124 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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R762 DFA is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra in Blue with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 R762 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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R762 DFA is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 29 September 1997.

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