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R798 VNP

1997 Vauxhall Tigra

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

95,068 mi
Last recorded95,068 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2007
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Tigra79,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR798 VNP
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2007 95,068 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside of front bumper insecure

oil leak

rack damp

rust & corrosion in various places

Fail 24 Sep 2007 95,068 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside of front bumper insecure

oil leak

rack damp

rust & corrosion in various places

Pass 19 Sep 2006 88,445 miles

Front bumper insecure

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 19 Sep 2006 88,445 miles

Brake load sensing valve has been disconnected and was fitted as standard (3.6.E.2)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Front bumper insecure

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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R798 VNP is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra in Blue with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R798 VNP, 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 R798 VNP registered?

R798 VNP is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 22 December 1997.

Is R798 VNP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R798 VNP shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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