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R19 CHO

1997 Vauxhall Tigra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2014
Tests15 (7 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate46.7%

Mileage

89,516 mi
Last recorded89,516 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2014
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Tigra79,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR19 CHO
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 8 fail
Fail 1 Oct 2014 89,516 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

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

Load sensing valve seized

Oil leak from engine, gearbox and steering rack

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Slight leak from radiator

Pass 2 Oct 2013 76,310 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2013 76,309 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2012 70,984 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2012 70,984 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)

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

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

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

Fail 30 Sep 2011 65,145 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Sep 2011 65,145 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 62,909 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2010 62,909 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

3 tyres in poor condition

exhaust blowing at joint

front discs rusted

Fail 15 Jan 2009 61,117 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

n s f tyre perished n s r tyre perished o s r perished

Pass 15 Jan 2009 61,117 miles

n s f tyre perished n s r tyre perished o s r perished

Fail 15 Nov 2007 57,837 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Nov 2007 57,837 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2006 52,693 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Sep 2006 52,693 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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R19 CHO is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.7%.

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 R19 CHO, 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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What year was R19 CHO registered?

R19 CHO is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 8 August 1997.

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