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R828 MDP

1997 Vauxhall Tigra

Green Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

125,139 mi
Last recorded125,139 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2011
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Tigra79,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR828 MDP
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2011 125,139 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s/f door mirror damaged

o/s door sill corroded unable to check all sills as covers fitted

Pass 11 Aug 2010 116,833 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 105,450 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2009 105,406 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2008 91,772 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 2 Sep 2008 91,772 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 21 Aug 2007 79,034 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2007 79,034 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Aug 2006 76,109 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 76,109 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2006 76,109 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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 MDP is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra in Green 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 R828 MDP, 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 MDP registered?

R828 MDP is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 4 September 1997.

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