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R96 HKN

1997 Vauxhall Tigra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

136,505 mi
Last recorded136,505 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2011
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Tigra79,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR96 HKN
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2011 136,505 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2011 136,505 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 31 Jul 2010 132,399 miles

water leak from engine ( water pump)

Pass 7 Aug 2009 128,328 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2009 128,327 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 2 Aug 2008 146,884 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2008 124,142 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 120,491 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2007 120,481 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

bonnet release broken,,rear indicaters fadedosr shosk damp.h/brake cable worn,inner sills rusting.

Pass 28 Jul 2006 105,541 miles

all tyres getting near legal limit

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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R96 HKN is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R96 HKN, 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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R96 HKN is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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