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R860 DOK

1997 Vauxhall Tigra

Yellow Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

97,230 mi
Last recorded97,230 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2017
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Tigra79,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR860 DOK
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2017 97,230 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 9 Feb 2016 94,248 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 8 Feb 2016 94,248 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Feb 2015 89,102 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2015 88,992 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Feb 2014 79,369 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Jan 2013 73,712 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 30 Jan 2012 70,916 miles

offside rear tyre sidewalls perished

oil leak

Fail 20 Jan 2012 70,900 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

offside rear tyre sidewalls perished

oil leak

Pass 8 Feb 2011 66,021 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2011 66,006 miles

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

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Nov 2009 59,348 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2009 59,346 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 22 Mar 2008 58,063 miles

small cracks on offside rear tyre outter sidewall (not down to cords)

Fail 19 Mar 2007 53,755 miles

1,front tyres worn off on inner edges †2,retaining clip from n/s/f under wing splash guard missing †3,slight exhaust blows from centre & rear joints †4,oil leak(s) on engine

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2007 53,755 miles

1,front tyres worn off on inner edges †2,retaining clip from n/s/f under wing splash guard missing †3,slight exhaust blows from centre & rear joints †4,oil leak(s) on engine

Pass 28 Jun 2006 52,533 miles

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

Fail 28 Jun 2006 52,533 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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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R860 DOK is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra in Yellow with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 R860 DOK, 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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R860 DOK is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 5 August 1997.

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