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R828 VFC

1997 Vauxhall Tigra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

94,914 mi
Last recorded94,914 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2010
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Tigra79,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR828 VFC
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2010 94,914 miles

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

Fail 8 Oct 2010 94,914 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Sep 2010 94,833 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Sep 2009 92,331 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2009 92,331 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Sep 2008 87,636 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2008 84,100 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2007 79,944 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2005 74,398 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2005 74,398 miles

Nearside Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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 VFC is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VFC, 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 VFC registered?

R828 VFC is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 19 September 1997.

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