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R982 KMJ

1997 Vauxhall Tigra

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

128,885 mi
Last recorded128,885 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2012
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Tigra79,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR982 KMJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2012 128,885 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 121,532 miles

Full beam switch faulty

Fail 9 Feb 2011 121,532 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Full beam switch faulty

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 21 Jan 2010 116,297 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage obviously incorrectly adjusted (3.6.E.3)

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

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

light switch sensertive

Pass 21 Jan 2010 116,297 miles

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

light switch sensertive

Pass 21 Jan 2009 110,322 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Feb 2008 103,454 miles

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

Offside rear brake needs attension

Pass 4 Feb 2007 96,969 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 89,756 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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R982 KMJ is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra in Blue with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R982 KMJ, 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 R982 KMJ registered?

R982 KMJ is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 26 November 1997.

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