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R947 MJF

1997 Vauxhall Tigra

Red Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2012
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

80,383 mi
Last recorded80,383 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2011
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Tigra79,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR947 MJF
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2011 80,383 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 67,534 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

all brake ferruls slightly corroded

Fail 14 Jun 2010 67,510 miles

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

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

all brake ferruls slightly corroded

damage to n/s/f and n/s/r of vehicle

Pass 15 Jun 2009 62,354 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 19 Jun 2008 57,484 miles

plastic side skirts fitted

slight corrosion front brake ferrules

Pass 28 Dec 2007 56,031 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2007 47,011 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 19 Dec 2005 37,698 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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R947 MJF is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra in Red with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 R947 MJF, 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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R947 MJF is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 24 October 1997.

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