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R869 KDG

1997 Vauxhall Tigra

Green Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

102,965 mi
Last recorded102,965 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2011
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Tigra79,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR869 KDG
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2011 102,965 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2011 102,866 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 6 Dec 2010 97,828 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 91,136 miles

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

front flexy hoses

handbrake

Fail 24 Apr 2009 91,136 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

front flexy hoses

handbrake

Pass 25 Apr 2008 85,413 miles

slight play both rear wheel bearings

Fail 24 Apr 2008 85,413 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2007 79,562 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 69,072 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2006 69,052 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both rear brake flexi hose ferules slightly corroded

rear brakes binding slightly †

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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R869 KDG 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 R869 KDG, 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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R869 KDG is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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