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R784 DFA

1997 Vauxhall Tigra

Purple Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2013
Tests15 (7 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate46.7%

Mileage

68,351 mi
Last recorded68,351 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2012
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Tigra79,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR784 DFA
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

7 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2012 68,351 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

hand brake cables corroded

Fail 27 Nov 2012 68,350 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)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Handbrake cable corroded

Fail 11 Apr 2012 68,342 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

1 brake pipe above rear axel starting to corrode

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

back panel corroded

n/s/r brake pipe starting to corrode

o/s/f brake pipe starting to corrode

rear springs corroded

Pass 4 Apr 2011 66,179 miles

Damp around steering rack

Damp around sump

Front to rear brake pipes starting to corrode

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

slight scratches on inside of windscreen

Fail 4 Apr 2011 66,179 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Damp around steering rack

Damp around sump

Front to rear brake pipes starting to corrode

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

slight scratches on inside of windscreen

Pass 9 Apr 2010 63,592 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 9 Apr 2010 63,591 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 24 Apr 2009 60,727 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2009 60,704 miles

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Pass 22 Apr 2008 58,030 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2008 58,028 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

advise front and centre exhaust pipe joint corroded.......

advise front brake disc,s inner edge.s corroded.......

Fail 2 Apr 2007 55,740 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 2 Apr 2007 55,740 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Apr 2006 53,400 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2006 53,400 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

oil leak

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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R784 DFA is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra in Purple with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.7%.

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 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 R784 DFA, 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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R784 DFA is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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