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R95 KRY

1997 Vauxhall Tigra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

96,958 mi
Last recorded96,958 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2010
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Tigra79,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR95 KRY
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2010 96,958 miles

Both rear and offside front brake hoses ferrules corroding

Burning oil? (blue smoke)

Condensation- offside front lamp cluster

Exhaust 'sooting' at rear silencer. (see high lambda emissions reading)

Failed initial Basic Emissions Test

Front brakes imballance to limit. (lower effort to offside)

Nearside rear brake pipe corroding

Nearside wiper split at end and offside judders

Oil light flickers when hot at idle !! (LOW PRESSURE SUSPECT)

Rear arches, rear inner sills and other areas corroding

Rear indicators colour faded to limit. Recommend replace orange bulbs

Rear shock absorbers sweating

Some brake pipes previously greased, presume corrosion

Fail 29 Jul 2010 96,958 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1) DANGEROUS

Both rear and offside front brake hoses ferrules corroding

Burning oil? (blue smoke)

Condensation- offside front lamp cluster

Exhaust 'sooting' at rear silencer. (see high lambda emissions reading)

Failed initial Basic Emissions Test

Front brakes imballance to limit. (lower effort to offside)

Nearside rear brake pipe corroding

Nearside wiper split at end and offside judders

Oil light flickers when hot at idle !! (LOW PRESSURE SUSPECT)

Rear arches, rear inner sills and other areas corroding

Rear indicators colour faded to limit. Recommend replace orange bulbs

Rear shock absorbers sweating

Some brake pipes previously greased, presume corrosion

Pass 15 Aug 2009 92,703 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 11 Jun 2009 92,679 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 10 Jun 2008 86,445 miles

engine oil leak

Fail 10 Jun 2008 86,445 miles

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine oil leak

Pass 13 Jun 2007 80,583 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2007 80,580 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2006 75,599 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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R95 KRY is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 R95 KRY, 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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R95 KRY is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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