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P484 RGS

1997 Vauxhall Tigra

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

93,617 mi
Last recorded93,617 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2013
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Tigra79,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP484 RGS
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2013 93,617 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

offside outer door mechanism sticks open

underbody components showing signs of corrosion

Fail 7 Nov 2013 93,598 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)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

offside outer door mechanism sticks open

underbody components showing signs of corrosion

Pass 9 Nov 2012 81,810 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s/ and o/s rear inner sills corroed badly close to being excessive

o/s/f indicator discoloured slightly

o/s/r wheel arch trim loose and wheel arch corroded

oil leak

plastic outersill covers fitted

rear chassi rails around the spring mountings badly corroded

Fail 9 Nov 2012 81,810 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front wipers not tested but rubbers are split

n/s/ and o/s rear inner sills corroed badly close to being excessive

o/s/f indicator discoloured slightly

o/s/r wheel arch trim loose and wheel arch corroded

oil leak

plastic outersill covers fitted

rear chassi rails around the spring mountings badly corroded

Pass 8 Nov 2011 66,183 miles

Advise bad engine oil leak

Advise both rear inner sills are badly corroded

Fail 8 Nov 2011 66,183 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Advise bad engine oil leak

Advise both rear inner sills are badly corroded

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

Pass 8 Nov 2010 60,645 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2010 60,620 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

drivers seat belt is slow when retracting

oil leak, level is ok

surface corrosion both rear inner sills, both rear chassis and front cross member

there is a bearing noise from the cam belt side of the engine

Pass 10 Nov 2009 57,465 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

rear silencer rattling o/s rear tyre side wall perrished

Fail 5 Nov 2009 57,454 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

rear silencer rattling o/s rear tyre side wall perrished

Pass 14 Nov 2008 52,797 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear tyre sidewall starting to perish cant see cords,

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 11 Nov 2008 52,796 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear tyre sidewall starting to perish cant see cords,

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Oct 2007 46,154 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2007 46,145 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2006 39,421 miles

1. rear wiper blade scratching tailgate glass † †2. exhaust system hitting floor and rear suspension

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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P484 RGS is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra in Blue with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 P484 RGS, 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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P484 RGS is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 24 January 1997.

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