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R770 XJN

1997 Vauxhall Tigra

Green Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

121,445 mi
Last recorded121,445 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2013
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Tigra79,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR770 XJN
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2013 121,445 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

near side rear tyre side wall slight damage

rear wheel arches slightly corroded

Pass 21 Aug 2012 114,620 miles

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

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

Near side wiper blade split

Off side rear brake binding

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Battery insecure !!!!!!!!

Oil leak

Fail 17 Aug 2012 114,577 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Near side wiper blade split

Off side rear brake binding

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Battery insecure !!!!!!!!

Oil leak

Pass 12 Aug 2011 108,292 miles

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

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

x1 o/s/r side light not working

Fail 12 Aug 2011 108,291 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

x1 o/s/r side light not working

Pass 13 Aug 2010 99,335 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2010 99,335 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2009 93,761 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 86,245 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 77,991 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 69,191 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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 XJN is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra in Green with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 R770 XJN, 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 XJN registered?

R770 XJN is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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