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R770 LKN

1997 Vauxhall Tigra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

126,870 mi
Last recorded126,870 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2012
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Tigra79,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR770 LKN
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2012 126,870 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2012 126,870 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jun 2011 122,653 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2011 122,653 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2010 121,769 miles

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 8 Jul 2009 112,690 miles

Oil leak

Fail 8 Jul 2009 112,688 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 Aug 2007 108,461 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2007 108,461 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2006 100,244 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2006 100,099 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 1 Aug 2005 88,306 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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R770 LKN is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 R770 LKN, 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 R770 LKN registered?

R770 LKN is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 19 December 1997.

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