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R107 TBD

1997 Vauxhall Tigra

Yellow Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2025
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

59,664 mi
Last recorded59,664 miles
Recorded on2 May 2024
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Tigra79,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR107 TBD
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 May 2024 59,664 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both side sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

exhaust system corroded

front and rear axle corroded

Pass 14 Jul 2023 56,927 miles

Offside Rear light cluster cracked

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jul 2023 56,927 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear light cluster cracked

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2022 45,933 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2021 41,860 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

exhaust deteriorated

nearside and offside rear arches corroded

Pass 17 Jul 2020 39,902 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 34,725 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 29,923 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 29,515 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 27,186 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 25,655 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 24,442 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 23,346 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 22,398 miles

sill covers fitted

Pass 28 Nov 2011 21,626 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2010 20,847 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 19,804 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Dec 2009 19,804 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2008 18,687 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 17,723 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 15,805 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2005 14,631 miles

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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R107 TBD is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra in Yellow with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R107 TBD, 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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R107 TBD is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 9 October 1997.

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