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R995 NTF

1997 Vauxhall Tigra

Red Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

88,932 mi
Last recorded88,932 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2010
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Tigra79,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR995 NTF
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2010 88,932 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both beam patterns poor

offside rear tyre perished and bot front tyres worn on edges

Fail 11 Mar 2010 88,932 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both beam patterns poor

offside rear tyre perished and bot front tyres worn on edges

Pass 11 Mar 2009 86,372 miles

N/s/r tyre tread low and cracking slightly in eall and tread. 175/65/13

Pass 20 Mar 2008 83,352 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

sills not fully checked, covers fitted. n/s/r tyre perished

Fail 17 Mar 2007 78,651 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

both rear tyre sidewalls slightly perished †sills not fully checked , covers fitted

Pass 17 Mar 2007 78,651 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Oil leak

both rear tyre sidewalls slightly perished †sills not fully checked , covers fitted

Fail 27 Mar 2006 75,316 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

nsr outer side wall perished

Pass 27 Mar 2006 75,316 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nsr outer side wall perished

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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R995 NTF is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra in Red with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R995 NTF, 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 R995 NTF registered?

R995 NTF is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 21 October 1997.

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