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R81 UKJ

1997 Vauxhall Tigra

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

56,656 mi
Last recorded56,656 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2017
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Tigra79,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR81 UKJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2017 56,656 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 51,030 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2016 51,013 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded door sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill and inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2015 45,577 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2015 45,577 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Steering wheel in a condition that hampers proper control (2.1.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 16 May 2014 41,471 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 May 2013 40,145 miles
Fail 7 May 2013 40,145 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 18 May 2012 39,005 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 May 2011 37,960 miles
Fail 26 May 2010 37,023 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 May 2010 37,023 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 36,043 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 34,443 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 32,180 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 28,548 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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R81 UKJ is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R81 UKJ, 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 R81 UKJ registered?

R81 UKJ is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 19 December 1997.

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