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GIG 9304

1997 Vauxhall Tigra

Grey Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

89,381 mi
Last recorded89,381 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2011
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Tigra79,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGIG 9304
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2011 89,381 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2011 89,368 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 22 Jun 2010 80,022 miles

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

Fail 21 Jun 2010 80,022 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Hand brake operation notchy

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

Pass 20 May 2009 73,675 miles

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

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

clutch worn/out of adjustment

nearside rear tyre slightly deteriorated

Fail 6 May 2009 73,665 miles

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)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

clutch worn/out of adjustment

nearside rear tyre slightly deteriorated

Pass 26 Apr 2008 69,448 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2008 69,445 miles

Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

nsf shocker damp

Pass 22 Feb 2007 65,235 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2007 65,235 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2006 58,347 miles

water leak coming from around engine

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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GIG 9304 is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra in Grey with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 GIG 9304, 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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GIG 9304 is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 20 February 1997.

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