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R828 FKX

1997 Vauxhall Tigra

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

120,074 mi
Last recorded120,074 miles
Recorded on1 May 2012
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Tigra79,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR828 FKX
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 May 2012 120,074 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 113,672 miles

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

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

both inner rear sills corroded slightly

Pass 7 May 2010 104,361 miles
Fail 1 May 2010 104,132 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both rear spring mounts corroded slightly

Pass 27 Apr 2009 94,942 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2008 88,417 miles

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

both rear spring mounts starting to corrode

Pass 8 Dec 2006 82,524 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2005 78,360 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2005 78,337 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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R828 FKX is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R828 FKX, 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 R828 FKX registered?

R828 FKX is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 21 October 1997.

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