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R832 DUF

1997 Vauxhall Tigra

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

114,145 mi
Last recorded114,145 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2011
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Tigra79,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR832 DUF
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2011 114,145 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2010 103,393 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 97,187 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2009 97,187 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Jul 2008 92,132 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2008 92,132 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 Jan 2008 86,120 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 73,619 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2006 65,112 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2006 65,112 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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R832 DUF is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 DUF, 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 R832 DUF registered?

R832 DUF is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 4 August 1997.

Is R832 DUF safe to buy?

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