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R790 DFA

1997 Vauxhall Tigra

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

71,927 mi
Last recorded71,927 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2010
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Tigra79,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR790 DFA
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2010 71,927 miles

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

o/s inner tail lamp not working

Fail 29 Mar 2010 71,875 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s inner tail lamp not working

Fail 29 Mar 2010 71,875 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s inner tail lamp not working

Pass 30 Apr 2009 68,457 miles

Oil leak

all 4 tyres perished on sidewalls

Fail 30 Apr 2009 68,457 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all 4 tyres perished on sidewalls

Pass 29 Mar 2008 65,168 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 62,298 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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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R790 DFA is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra in Blue with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R790 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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R790 DFA is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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