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R801 WTW

1997 Vauxhall Tigra

Green Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

121,756 mi
Last recorded121,756 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2010
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Tigra79,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR801 WTW
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2010 121,756 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2010 121,756 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 87,182 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2009 87,182 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Nov 2008 86,296 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2007 82,166 miles

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

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

offside door mirror insucure.

Pass 23 Oct 2007 82,166 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

offside door mirror insucure.

Pass 24 Oct 2006 78,020 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2006 78,020 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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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R801 WTW is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra in Green with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 R801 WTW, 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 R801 WTW registered?

R801 WTW is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R801 WTW safe to buy?

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