MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
148,409 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
slight corrosion on underside of vehicle in various places, not excessive to weaken structure or driveability of vehicle
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
slight corrosion on underside of vehicle in various places, not excessive to weaken structure or driveability of vehicle
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
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 emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Both rear exhaust rubber mounts splitting
Corrosion to nearside rear inner sill/chassis area, offside rear inner sill area and rear bottom valance
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside and offside, front and rear indicator buls slightly discoloured
Nearside rear axle beam bush appears to be perishing and wearing out of shape. No excesiive play found
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Rear exhaust box tailpipe join area corroded
Screw in nearside rear tyre tread
Coolant leak
corrosion to nearside outer sill
slight noise from both rear wheel bearings
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
corrosion to nearside outer sill
slight noise from both rear wheel bearings
Both sills corroded
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Rear exhaust system knocking on suspension
Steering rack mounting brackets slightly loose
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j)
Offside Front Headlamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.2.4c)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
both sills corroded
rear exhaust system knocking on suspension
steering rack mounting brackets slightly loose
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j)
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
o/s and n/s sill corroded ok for mot,o/s/f seat belt slight damaged to webbing,steering rack noise, mounting plate nuts very slight movement noted ok for mot,o/s/f dip beam image defused.
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Tigra?
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P797 GJB is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra in Gold with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.
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 P797 GJB, 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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P797 GJB is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 3 April 1997.
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