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R965 OEE

1997 Vauxhall Tigra

Green Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

143,578 mi
Last recorded143,578 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2008
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Tigra79,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR965 OEE
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2008 143,578 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Jul 2007 126,210 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2007 126,203 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

N/S/R TYRE GETTING LOW ON INNER EDGE

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

O/S/F WING SLIGHTLY DAMAGED

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

WINDSCREEN CHIPPED

Pass 2 Aug 2006 108,895 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 OEE is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra in Green with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OEE, 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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R965 OEE is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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