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R835 DBM

1997 Vauxhall Tigra

Red Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

68,100 mi
Last recorded68,100 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2013
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Tigra79,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR835 DBM
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2013 68,100 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 62,695 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2012 62,695 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2010 56,258 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2008 51,337 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Oct 2008 51,337 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 46,508 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 44,432 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2005 40,930 miles

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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R835 DBM is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra in Red with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R835 DBM, 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 R835 DBM registered?

R835 DBM is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 24 September 1997.

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The MOT history for R835 DBM shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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