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R944 KRU

1997 Vauxhall Tigra

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

100,999 mi
Last recorded100,999 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2017
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Tigra79,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR944 KRU
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2017 100,999 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 96,238 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2016 96,288 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (7.1.2)

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2015 89,343 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2015 89,343 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 4 Apr 2014 88,486 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 4 Apr 2014 88,481 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 15 Nov 2012 76,409 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 5 Dec 2011 67,406 miles

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 22 Nov 2010 60,957 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 56,093 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 51,540 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 47,254 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Jan 2007 43,942 miles

horn-poor tone

Pass 26 Jan 2006 40,831 miles

blue lights showing to front

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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R944 KRU is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra in Blue with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R944 KRU, 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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R944 KRU is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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