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R965 CGU

1997 Vauxhall Tigra

Black Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

37,160 mi
Last recorded37,160 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2017
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Tigra79,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR965 CGU
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2017 37,160 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center section (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 25 May 2016 32,041 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 20 May 2016 31,594 miles

Battery insecure clamp missing (1.9.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 27,920 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 27,712 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 26,743 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 25,481 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2010 24,299 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 22,663 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2009 22,663 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2008 21,458 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2007 19,500 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 18,067 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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R965 CGU is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra in Black with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 R965 CGU, 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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What year was R965 CGU registered?

R965 CGU is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 13 August 1997.

Is R965 CGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R965 CGU shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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