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R998 DHU

1997 Vauxhall Tigra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

86,545 mi
Last recorded86,545 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2009
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Tigra79,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR998 DHU
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2009 86,545 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2009 86,545 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 6 Nov 2007 86,545 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2006 85,757 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2006 85,757 miles

Brake load sensing valve has been disconnected and was fitted as standard (3.6.E.2)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

battery insecure

oil leak

seat belt pre-tensioner has been activated

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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R998 DHU is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 R998 DHU, 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 R998 DHU registered?

R998 DHU is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 26 September 1997.

Is R998 DHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R998 DHU shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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