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R903 YHK

1997 Vauxhall Tigra

Yellow Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

43,850 mi
Last recorded43,850 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2014
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Tigra79,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR903 YHK
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2014 43,850 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 33,811 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 33,710 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2010 33,422 miles

Centre Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 3 Nov 2010 33,422 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2009 32,167 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Nov 2009 32,167 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 30,561 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2008 30,561 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 30 Oct 2007 29,441 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Oct 2007 29,441 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2006 28,701 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Nov 2006 28,701 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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R903 YHK is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra in Yellow with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 R903 YHK, 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 R903 YHK registered?

R903 YHK is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 6 October 1997.

Is R903 YHK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R903 YHK shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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