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R808 WBM

1997 Vauxhall Tigra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

92,239 mi
Last recorded92,239 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2013
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Tigra79,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR808 WBM
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2013 92,239 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 20 Apr 2013 92,239 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 5 May 2012 87,255 miles
Fail 5 May 2012 87,255 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 May 2011 81,752 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 78,011 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2009 77,942 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2009 77,942 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Jun 2008 67,871 miles

battery insecure

rear exhaust rubbers perishing

Pass 27 Jun 2007 67,607 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2007 67,607 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 18 Jul 2006 61,889 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 18 Jul 2006 61,889 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Jul 2005 53,574 miles

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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R808 WBM is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R808 WBM, 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 R808 WBM registered?

R808 WBM is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R808 WBM safe to buy?

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