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R832 DFA

1997 Vauxhall Tigra

Black Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

118,653 mi
Last recorded118,653 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2012
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Tigra79,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR832 DFA
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2012 118,653 miles

repair to floor covered with under seel

Fail 20 Feb 2012 118,652 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 11 Nov 2010 107,717 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2010 107,707 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

engine management light on

Pass 27 Nov 2009 103,655 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Pass 22 Nov 2008 99,926 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Fail 21 Nov 2008 99,906 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Pass 24 Nov 2007 96,106 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2006 89,762 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 22 Nov 2005 85,784 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2005 85,784 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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R832 DFA is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra in Black 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 R832 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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R832 DFA is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 9 September 1997.

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