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R87 TDA

1997 Vauxhall Tigra

Green Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

164,540 mi
Last recorded164,540 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2009
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Tigra79,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR87 TDA
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2009 164,540 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2008 101,297 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2008 101,297 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 24 Jul 2007 96,287 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 24 Jul 2007 96,287 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 10 Jul 2006 90,642 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2006 90,642 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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R87 TDA is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra in Green with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R87 TDA, 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 R87 TDA registered?

R87 TDA is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R87 TDA safe to buy?

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