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R782 FJO

1997 Vauxhall Tigra

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2017
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

84,467 mi
Last recorded84,467 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2016
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Tigra79,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR782 FJO
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2016 84,467 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 82,748 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2014 82,748 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Pass 2 Jun 2011 80,556 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2011 80,556 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Jun 2010 76,798 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2008 75,163 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 70,772 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 65,620 miles

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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R782 FJO is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R782 FJO, 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 R782 FJO registered?

R782 FJO is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R782 FJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R782 FJO shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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