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R813 DFA

1997 Vauxhall Tigra

Green Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

70,844 mi
Last recorded70,844 miles
Recorded on31 May 2011
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Tigra79,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR813 DFA
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 May 2011 70,844 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2010 65,487 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2010 65,487 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Apr 2009 59,153 miles

drivers door mirror was insecure

oil pressure switch leaking oil level low

slight damage to near side front tyre side wall

Fail 28 Apr 2008 57,198 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

advise engine managment light on

oil pressure switch leaking and light flickering on

Pass 28 Apr 2008 57,198 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

advise engine managment light on

oil pressure switch leaking and light flickering on

Pass 3 Apr 2007 52,726 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2007 52,722 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Pass 1 Apr 2006 45,021 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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R813 DFA 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 66.7%.

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 R813 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.

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What year was R813 DFA registered?

R813 DFA is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 30 August 1997.

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