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R862 BAE

1997 Vauxhall Tigra

Red Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

101,851 mi
Last recorded101,851 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2012
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Tigra79,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR862 BAE
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 7 Nov 2012 101,851 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Outer Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Oct 2011 99,821 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2011 99,778 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2010 97,375 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2010 97,395 miles

Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2009 87,754 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 76,652 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 10 Oct 2008 76,651 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 16 Oct 2007 69,173 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Oct 2007 69,173 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 61,760 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2005 53,495 miles

o/s rear tyre wear inside edge

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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R862 BAE 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 58.3%.

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 R862 BAE, 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 R862 BAE registered?

R862 BAE is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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