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R76 ARL

1997 Vauxhall Tigra

Green Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

56,614 mi
Last recorded56,614 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2012
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Tigra79,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR76 ARL
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2012 56,614 miles

both top strut mounts feel rough but have no free play or are insecure

Fail 1 Aug 2012 58,576 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both top strut mounts feel rough but have no free play or are insecure

Pass 20 Jul 2011 54,367 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2011 54,367 miles

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

Fail 9 Jul 2010 51,703 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 9 Jul 2010 51,703 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 47,829 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 43,587 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2007 37,497 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front pads getting low

handbrake cable slightly corroded

n/s/f tyre sidewall slightly damaged

Pass 27 Jun 2007 37,497 miles

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

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

front pads getting low

handbrake cable slightly corroded

n/s/f tyre sidewall slightly damaged

Pass 27 Jul 2006 35,213 miles

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

front brake pads getting low on 5mm approx

Fail 27 Jul 2006 35,213 miles

Centre Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

front brake pads getting low on 5mm approx

Pass 28 Jul 2005 33,250 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

nsf tyre scuffed and cracking on outer sidewall

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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R76 ARL is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra in Green with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 R76 ARL, 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 R76 ARL registered?

R76 ARL is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 17 September 1997.

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