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R836 SRA

1997 Vauxhall Tigra

Red Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

61,554 mi
Last recorded61,554 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2014
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Tigra79,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR836 SRA
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2014 61,554 miles

nearside wing mirror missing

Fail 3 Feb 2014 61,553 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside wing mirror missing

Pass 4 Jan 2013 54,954 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2013 54,951 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Dec 2011 52,030 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 49,492 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2011 49,492 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Feb 2010 45,439 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2009 40,595 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 36,874 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 32,247 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 27,877 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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R836 SRA is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra in Red with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R836 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 R836 SRA registered?

R836 SRA is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 10 December 1997.

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