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R975 CDA

1997 Vauxhall Tigra

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2014
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

58,197 mi
Last recorded58,197 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2013
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Tigra79,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR975 CDA
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2013 58,197 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

bonnet hard to open

rear sills weak

Fail 13 Dec 2013 58,196 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

bonnet hard to open

rear sills weak

Pass 11 Dec 2012 52,189 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 9 Nov 2011 45,669 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

parking brake trvel long

Pass 9 Nov 2011 45,669 miles

parking brake trvel long

Pass 26 Oct 2010 39,030 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2010 39,030 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Oct 2009 36,590 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2008 34,799 miles

Battery insecure

Pass 10 Oct 2007 31,947 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2007 31,947 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Sep 2006 30,787 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2006 30,787 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Aug 2005 29,242 miles

FRONT NUMBER PLATE DELAMINATING. †NEARSIDE FRONT DOOR MIRROR FAULTY.

Fail 9 Aug 2005 29,242 miles

FRONT NUMBER PLATE DELAMINATING. †NEARSIDE FRONT DOOR MIRROR FAULTY.

Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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R975 CDA is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra in Blue with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R975 CDA, 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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R975 CDA is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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