MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
97,901 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Obligatory mirror not clearly visible from the drivers seat or incapable of being adjusted to be clearly visible from the driver's seat (8.1.1d)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
engine light on
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Oil leak
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Oil leak
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Oil leak
Oil leak
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
(2.1.4)the steering system when operated suggests that there may be a tight synthetic or rubber bush,or an internal defect to the steering system which may require further attention
(2.7.3)the offside front shock absorber has a light misting of oil present
(3.7A.5c)the rear service brakes rate of change is approximately 040Kgf indifference,recommend servicing
(5.1B.2b)the nearside rear seatbelt webbing is starting to show signs of fraying and fluffing,which does not appear to be affecting the operation of the belt,and has not significantly weakened the material
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
(1.2)(2h)with reference to the introduction to the manual,the nearside headlamp glass being damaged must either involve injury to inspect it,or severally affect the light output,which neither are present
(2.1.4)the steering system when operated suggests that there may be a tight synthetic or rubber bush,or an internal defect to the steering system which may require further attention
(2.7.3)the offside front shock absorber has a light misting of oil present
(3.7A.5c)the rear service brakes rate of change is approximately 040Kgf indifference,recommend servicing
(5.1B.2b)the nearside rear seatbelt webbing is starting to show signs of fraying and fluffing,which does not appear to be affecting the operation of the belt,and has not significantly weakened the material
(7.1.2a)the centre exhaust silencer to pipe at flange has a minor leak of gasses present
a second person inspecting may reach a similar opinion or differ,therefore recommend a new lamp be fitted
Drivers door mirror glass damaged and only adjustable from the glass itself.
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Steering rack is noisy when rocked under load,pinion assembly within steering rack appears to be the fault area.The steering rack pinion assembly is also wet with fluid
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B12 OEM is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra in Black with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 B12 OEM, 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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B12 OEM is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 23 January 1997.
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