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E14 SJC

1997 Vauxhall Tigra

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

106,585 mi
Last recorded106,585 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2008
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Tigra79,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE14 SJC
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2008 106,585 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 22 Jul 2008 106,549 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Jul 2007 99,396 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2007 99,361 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s/f tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 15 Jul 2006 91,781 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

headlight aim just in tollerance

nearside rear tyre tread cracked not to cords

offside rear tyre cracked not to cords/nain in tread and low on tread on inner edge

park brake effort 16% just passed / slight grab on rear brakes

Fail 15 Jul 2006 91,781 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

headlight aim just in tollerance

nearside rear tyre tread cracked not to cords

offside rear tyre cracked not to cords/nain in tread and low on tread on inner edge

park brake effort 16% just passed / slight grab on rear brakes

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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E14 SJC is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra in Blue 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 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 E14 SJC, 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 E14 SJC registered?

E14 SJC is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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