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R858 VLR

1997 Vauxhall Tigra

Black Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

56,277 mi
Last recorded56,277 miles
Recorded on24 May 2011
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Tigra79,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR858 VLR
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 May 2011 56,277 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

offside rear tyre perished and cracking

Fail 24 May 2011 56,263 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside rear tyre perished and cracking

Pass 19 May 2010 48,201 miles

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

Fail 18 May 2010 48,200 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

Pass 29 May 2009 42,911 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

Pass 22 May 2008 34,098 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 24,628 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 19,274 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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R858 VLR is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra in Black with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 R858 VLR, 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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R858 VLR is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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