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R193 EGA

1997 Vauxhall Tigra

Green Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2016
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

98,182 mi
Last recorded98,182 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2016
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Tigra79,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR193 EGA
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Fail 4 Feb 2016 98,182 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner/outer sill areas (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner/outer sill areas (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

outer sills covered not allowing full inspection of prescribed areas

Pass 4 Feb 2015 9,631 miles

Exhaust rubber mounting split but exhaust still adequately supported

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

Offside rear tyre perished causing a split around both edges

Fail 30 Jan 2015 96,306 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

Exhaust rubber mounting split but exhaust still adequately supported

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

Offside rear tyre perished causing a split around both edges

Pass 27 Jan 2014 94,461 miles

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

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 25 Jan 2013 92,089 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Inner Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Outer Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

Fail 25 Jan 2013 92,089 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Inner Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Outer Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Jan 2012 89,569 miles

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

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Jan 2012 89,569 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Feb 2011 87,798 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 1 Feb 2011 87,798 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 30 Jan 2010 85,738 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 30 Jan 2010 85,738 miles

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 30 Jan 2009 84,362 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2009 84,362 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Feb 2008 82,674 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2008 82,638 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Pass 28 Nov 2006 80,985 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2006 80,987 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2006 74,960 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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R193 EGA is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra in Green with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 R193 EGA, 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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R193 EGA is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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