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R858 GMV

1997 Vauxhall Tigra

Green Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

93,332 mi
Last recorded93,332 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2011
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Tigra79,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR858 GMV
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2011 93,332 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2011 93,328 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2010 85,658 miles

rear brake valve part, siezed

Pass 27 Aug 2009 84,154 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 26 Apr 2008 77,879 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 26 Apr 2008 77,879 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Jun 2007 73,086 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2007 73,008 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 27 Mar 2006 61,987 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2006 61,704 miles

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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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R858 GMV is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra in Green with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R858 GMV, 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 R858 GMV registered?

R858 GMV is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R858 GMV safe to buy?

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