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R991 BVV

1997 Vauxhall Tigra

Green Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2018
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

57,318 mi
Last recorded57,318 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2017
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Tigra79,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR991 BVV
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2017 57,318 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2017 57,318 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Feb 2017 57,217 miles

slight damage on o/s headlamp not effecting beam pattern

Pass 29 Jan 2016 56,625 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 55,370 miles

O/S headlamp cracked

Fail 12 Jan 2015 55,370 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

O/S headlamp cracked

Pass 20 Jan 2014 53,474 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2013 51,930 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 51,134 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 49,946 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 48,785 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 45,826 miles

poor beam pattern from both headlamps

very slight weep of grease past nearside outer driveshaft gaiter clip

Pass 17 Jan 2008 43,534 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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)

near side rear and off side rear tyres perished with age

Pass 16 Jan 2007 40,904 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 38,100 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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R991 BVV is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra in Green with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 R991 BVV, 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 R991 BVV registered?

R991 BVV is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 3 September 1997.

Is R991 BVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R991 BVV shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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