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R955 RNN

1997 Vauxhall Tigra

Green Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

79,740 mi
Last recorded79,740 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2014
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Tigra79,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR955 RNN
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2014 79,740 miles

oil leak from engine bay

Fail 13 Feb 2014 79,737 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

oil leak from engine bay

rear section of exhaust

Pass 1 Mar 2013 63,062 miles

exhaust deteriorating

front discs warping

front pads wearing

Fail 21 Feb 2013 63,062 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

exhaust deteriorating

front discs warping

front pads wearing

Pass 27 Feb 2012 46,666 miles

battery security

headlights have poor patterns

nearside mirror security

Fail 22 Feb 2012 46,665 miles

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

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

battery security

headlights have poor patterns

nearside mirror security

Pass 2 Mar 2011 34,279 miles

exhaust deteriorating

Fail 25 Feb 2011 34,279 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Upper Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

exhaust deteriorating

Pass 25 Feb 2010 28,727 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2010 28,725 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside handbrake cable wearing

Pass 19 Feb 2009 23,814 miles

front discs

handbrake cable corroding.

Pass 21 Feb 2008 22,547 miles

both rear flexi hose ends corroding.

front discs wearing.

Pass 28 Feb 2007 21,293 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 21,293 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 19,524 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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R955 RNN is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra in Green with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 R955 RNN, 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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R955 RNN is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 30 August 1997.

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The MOT history for R955 RNN shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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