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R778 LHC

1997 Vauxhall Tigra

Green Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

94,242 mi
Last recorded94,242 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2009
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Tigra79,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR778 LHC
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2009 94,242 miles

Chassis corroded

Front anti rollbar corroded

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear axle and its components corroded

Rear wheel bearings have slight play and are noisy

Fail 26 Oct 2009 94,329 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Chassis corroded

Front anti rollbar corroded

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear axle and its components corroded

Rear wheel bearings have slight play and are noisy

Pass 4 Aug 2008 90,674 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2008 90,674 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Jul 2007 87,382 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2007 87,382 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Aug 2006 84,446 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2005 80,258 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2005 80,257 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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R778 LHC is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra in Green with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 R778 LHC, 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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R778 LHC is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 29 September 1997.

Is R778 LHC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R778 LHC shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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