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R844 TOK

1997 Vauxhall Tigra

Yellow Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

100,088 mi
Last recorded100,088 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2014
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Tigra79,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR844 TOK
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2014 100,088 miles

surface corrosion to rear axle

Pass 6 Aug 2013 97,041 miles

exhaust back box corroded & small hole

rear axle corroded

surface corrosion around underbody areas & rear spring hangers

Fail 6 Aug 2013 97,041 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

exhaust back box corroded & small hole

rear axle corroded

surface corrosion around underbody areas & rear spring hangers

Pass 25 Jul 2012 94,746 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing close to limit

slight play in o/s/r wheel bearings

surface corrosion around underbody areas & rear suspension components

Fail 25 Jul 2012 94,746 miles

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

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

o/s/f tyre wearing close to limit

slight play in o/s/r wheel bearings

surface corrosion around underbody areas & rear suspension components

Fail 28 Jul 2011 91,392 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2011 91,392 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 88,476 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

slight play in n/s/r wheel bearing

slight play in o/s/f suspension

surface corrosion around underbody areas

Pass 30 Jul 2009 85,802 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 82,969 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on outside edge

Fail 4 Jul 2008 82,969 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

n/s/f tyre wearing on outside edge

Pass 2 Jul 2007 80,302 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 78,074 miles

surface corossion around underbody areas

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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R844 TOK is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra in Yellow with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 R844 TOK, 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 R844 TOK registered?

R844 TOK is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 9 September 1997.

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