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R778 PNR

1997 Vauxhall Tigra

Red Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

52,338 mi
Last recorded52,338 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2024
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Tigra79,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR778 PNR
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2024 52,338 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Apr 2023 49,718 miles

Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides inner sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2022 49,709 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides worn on inner (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2021 49,645 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2020 49,616 miles

Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides rear inner sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 49,489 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides worn on inner shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside door mirror missing at time of test

Pass 23 Apr 2018 49,331 miles

Nearside door mirror missing at time of test

unable to fully inspect lower seat belt mounting points as outer sills have covering trims

Pass 24 Apr 2017 49,048 miles

Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides inner sills (5.2.6)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 48,546 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 27 Apr 2016 48,546 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 47,262 miles

Advise: nearside mirror glass broken

Fail 16 Apr 2015 47,262 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror is incapable of being adjusted to provide an adequate view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Advise: nearside mirror glass broken

Pass 24 Apr 2014 43,616 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 10 Apr 2013 39,070 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2013 39,070 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2012 36,387 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2012 36,387 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2011 32,119 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2011 32,119 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2010 30,427 miles

Advise: nearside rear tyre outer sidewall beginning to crack

Fail 17 Apr 2009 28,873 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Apr 2009 28,873 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 27,307 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 26,431 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2006 24,900 miles

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

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

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 PNR is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra in Red with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 R778 PNR, 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 PNR is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 13 December 1997.

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