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R890 KVV

1997 Vauxhall Tigra

Yellow Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

31,761 mi
Last recorded31,761 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Tigra79,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR890 KVV
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 31,761 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Oct 2024 31,190 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Oct 2023 28,456 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 25,762 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 25,346 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2019 25,300 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Dec 2018 25,108 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2017 24,950 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2016 24,725 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2015 24,526 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2015 24,526 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Pass 19 Dec 2014 24,295 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 23,912 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 23,702 miles

Offside door mirror glass slightly insecure but not affecting view to the rear at time of test.

Pass 14 Dec 2011 23,254 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2011 22,518 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 22,495 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 21,769 miles

Nearside outer C.V. gaiter has a light misting of oil.

Steering rack has a light misting of oil.

Pass 12 Sep 2008 21,059 miles

Both rear tyre walls heavily perished and cracked

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Sep 2007 20,420 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

rear tyres showing signs of age related cracks to side walls

Pass 13 Sep 2006 19,675 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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R890 KVV is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra in Yellow with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 R890 KVV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R890 KVV registered?

R890 KVV is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 26 September 1997.

Is R890 KVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R890 KVV shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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