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R768 FVT

1997 Vauxhall Tigra

Silver Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

41,557 mi
Last recorded41,557 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2015
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Tigra79,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR768 FVT
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2015 41,557 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

corrosion developing under vehicle

front brake discs developed lip

front n/s and o/s brake hose to pipe corroded

vehicle protection covers fitted

Pass 21 May 2014 39,899 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)

Oil leak

both rear tyres cracked and perished

general underbody corrosion

offside front tyre cracked and perished

Pass 4 Jun 2013 37,534 miles

general underbody corrosion

Pass 31 May 2012 34,972 miles

general underbody corrosion

Pass 29 Nov 2010 27,653 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 24,716 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2008 23,520 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 22,135 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2006 20,741 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2006 20,741 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2005 19,238 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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R768 FVT is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra in Silver with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 R768 FVT, 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 R768 FVT registered?

R768 FVT is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 22 September 1997.

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The MOT history for R768 FVT shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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