CarVerify

Free Car Check

R804 DFA

1997 Vauxhall Tigra

Green Petrol 1389cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

98,100 mi
Last recorded98,100 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2006
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Tigra79,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Vauxhall
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationR804 DFA
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2006 98,100 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

corrosion started on underbody in various areas

nearside door mirror damaged

Fail 7 Jul 2006 98,100 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

corrosion started on underbody in various areas

nearside door mirror damaged

Pass 21 Jul 2005 94,668 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2005 94,666 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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
Full Vauxhall Tigra reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

R804 DFA is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra in Green 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 R804 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R804 DFA?

You can check the full history of R804 DFA by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was R804 DFA registered?

R804 DFA is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 28 August 1997.

Is R804 DFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R804 DFA 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.

Does R804 DFA have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on R804 DFA. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.