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WDZ 1464

1997 Vauxhall Tigra

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

76,168 mi
Last recorded76,168 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2011
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Tigra79,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWDZ 1464
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2011 76,168 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2011 76,165 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2010 71,193 miles

Coolant leak

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Apr 2009 66,439 miles

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Fail 1 Apr 2009 66,439 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Pass 5 Mar 2008 63,653 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2008 63,653 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

front brake pads low

n/s wing mirror damaged

n/s/f tyre scrubbing

o/s/f seatbelt stalk damaged

o/s/r tyre cracking

Battery insecure

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 28 Feb 2007 58,496 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2007 58,496 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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WDZ 1464 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 55.6%.

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 WDZ 1464, 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 WDZ 1464 registered?

WDZ 1464 is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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