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R834 SRA

1997 Vauxhall Tigra

Red Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

88,825 mi
Last recorded88,825 miles
Recorded on30 May 2012
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Tigra79,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR834 SRA
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 May 2012 88,825 miles
Fail 30 May 2012 88,825 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 May 2011 83,269 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 78,710 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 101,100 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 89,813 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 77,091 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2007 77,091 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2006 66,876 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2006 66,876 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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R834 SRA is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra in Red with a 1,389cc 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 R834 SRA, 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 R834 SRA registered?

R834 SRA is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 24 December 1997.

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