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R76 UCF

1997 Vauxhall Tigra

Black Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2015
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

116,412 mi
Last recorded116,412 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2014
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Tigra79,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR76 UCF
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2014 116,412 miles

corrosion floors sills chassis axle and suspension components

exhaust corroded and leaking

front tyres worn on inner edges

suspension hard

Pass 8 Jan 2013 113,415 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2011 111,094 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

chassis floors and sills corroded

exhaust corroded and blowing

play in rack

Pass 2 Oct 2010 108,028 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

exhaust leaking

Pass 29 Sep 2009 103,024 miles

exhaust leaking

offside front tyre very low

Pass 20 Sep 2008 96,928 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 91,588 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 88,089 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2006 88,089 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 UCF is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra in Black with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 R76 UCF, 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 UCF registered?

R76 UCF is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 8 August 1997.

Is R76 UCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R76 UCF shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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