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R810 DKG

1997 Vauxhall Tigra

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

96,357 mi
Last recorded96,357 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2013
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Tigra79,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR810 DKG
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2013 96,357 miles

Advise sill corrosion and repairs

Exhaust corroded

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc scored

General underbody and body corrosion

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Platic side skirts fitted

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 16 Mar 2013 96,357 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Advise sill corrosion and repairs

Exhaust corroded

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc scored

General underbody and body corrosion

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Platic side skirts fitted

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 12 Apr 2012 85,836 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 30 Mar 2012 85,831 miles

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Mar 2010 80,176 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Mar 2009 79,798 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Mar 2009 79,798 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Mar 2008 74,853 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 6 Mar 2008 74,831 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2007 68,365 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 61,236 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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R810 DKG is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra in Blue with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 R810 DKG, 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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R810 DKG is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 20 October 1997.

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