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R863 FKX

1997 Vauxhall Tigra

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

71,732 mi
Last recorded71,732 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2008
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Tigra79,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR863 FKX
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2008 71,732 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

both outer sills corroding

both rear hub bearings have play

both rear inner sills corroding

nearside front bumper slightly loose

nearside front fog lamp lens cracked

nearside headlamp lens cracked

rear chassis legs corroding

rear tyres perishing

slight dampness around steering rack

slight play in both front suspension struts

various areas of underbody corrosion

various suspension bushes perishing

Fail 3 Apr 2008 71,728 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)

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

all tyres perishing

both outer sills corroding

both rear hub bearings have play

both rear inner sills corroding

nearside front bumper slightly loose

nearside front fog lamp lens cracked

nearside headlamp lens cracked

rear chassis legs corroding

slight dampness around steering rack

slight play in both front suspension struts

various areas of underbody corrosion

various suspension bushes perishing

Pass 29 Jan 2007 57,709 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2006 53,393 miles

both rear wheel bearings needs tighten up

front brake discs lipped

n/s/f fog light glass cracked

rear exhaust box heat cover rusting away

rear wiper blade split

small exhaust leak on front box to centre box

strong advice two stone chips on front windscreen

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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R863 FKX is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 R863 FKX, 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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R863 FKX is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 7 October 1997.

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