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R933 LBN

1997 Vauxhall Tigra

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

85,330 mi
Last recorded85,330 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2012
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Tigra79,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR933 LBN
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2012 85,330 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

FRONT AND REAR BRAKE HOSE FERRULES HEAVILY UNDERSEALED

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

REAR AXLE HEAVILY CORRODED

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 3 Oct 2012 85,330 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

FRONT AND REAR BRAKE HOSE FERRULES HEAVILY UNDERSEALED

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

REAR AXLE HEAVILY CORRODED

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 24 Oct 2011 82,356 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Pass 24 Oct 2011 82,356 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 79,467 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 21 Oct 2009 75,689 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Fail 21 Oct 2009 75,682 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2008 72,860 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2008 72,860 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Oct 2007 69,993 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 65,191 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2005 62,777 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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R933 LBN is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra in Blue with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 R933 LBN, 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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R933 LBN is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 12 November 1997.

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