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R81 OKX

1997 Vauxhall Tigr

Red Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

93,103 mi
Last recorded93,103 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2008
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Tigr83,748 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR81 OKX
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigr
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc
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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2008 93,103 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2008 93,103 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2007 83,530 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2007 83,530 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Jan 2006 67,007 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2006 67,007 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Tigr?

Based on 1,917 MOT tests across 354 vehicles.

58.6%
Pass Rate
6,054
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
354
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 176
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 137
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 115
Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded 115
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 111
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R81 OKX is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigr in Red with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1997 Vauxhall Tigr models, the average MOT pass rate is 59.5% with a typical mileage of 83,748 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 Tigr fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 176 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R81 OKX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Tigr typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 29 years old, this Vauxhall Tigr is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R81 OKX registered?

R81 OKX is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigr, first registered on 7 October 1997.

Is R81 OKX safe to buy?

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