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R889 WGW

1997 Vauxhall Tigra

Yellow Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

31,998 mi
Last recorded31,998 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2016
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Tigra79,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR889 WGW
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2016 31,998 miles
Fail 31 May 2016 31,998 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2015 30,937 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2014 29,675 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/r tyre wall damaged

Pass 17 Sep 2014 29,675 miles

n/s/r tyre wall damaged

Fail 6 Sep 2013 28,474 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Sep 2013 28,474 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 27,080 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 25,818 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 24,413 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 23,022 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2009 23,022 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Sep 2008 21,620 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2007 20,045 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2007 20,045 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 19 Sep 2006 17,946 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 19 Sep 2006 17,946 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Sep 2005 16,373 miles

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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R889 WGW 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 66.7%.

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 R889 WGW, 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 R889 WGW registered?

R889 WGW is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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The MOT history for R889 WGW shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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