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R201 CHB

1997 Vauxhall Tigra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2016
Tests20 (10 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

71,912 mi
Last recorded71,912 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2016
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Tigra79,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR201 CHB
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 10 fail
Fail 22 Jun 2016 71,912 miles

Brake hose excessively deteriorated offside front (3.6.B.4d)

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded both rear seat mounts (5.2.6)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2x rear axle (2.4.A.3)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both rear axle mounts (2.4.A.3)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both rear shock mounting (2.4.A.3)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded offside front inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside front (3.6.B.4d)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both rear (2.6.2)

front exhaust corroded

rear axle corroded

under body corroded

Pass 25 Jun 2015 70,862 miles

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

Fail 16 Jun 2015 70,840 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2014 69,746 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both rear tyres stepping on inner edge

front exhaust bracket corroded

Fail 12 Jun 2014 69,717 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Rear Axle beam distorted (2.5.A.5b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both rear tyres stepping on inner edge

front exhaust bracket corroded

Pass 14 Jun 2013 68,474 miles

exhaust system corroded

oil leak

under vehicle corroded

Fail 6 Jun 2013 68,454 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

o/s/f tyre worn

oil leak

under vehicle corroded

Fail 31 May 2012 66,636 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside tyre wearing on inner edge

steering rack is slightly damp

Pass 31 May 2012 66,636 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

offside tyre wearing on inner edge

steering rack is slightly damp

Pass 23 Jun 2011 64,707 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Brake valve corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Coolant leak

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Fail 10 Jun 2011 64,707 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Brake valve corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Coolant leak

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Jun 2010 61,721 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2010 61,721 miles

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

both inner door jams are corroded

slight judder from front brakes

slight play in o/s/r wheel bearing

Fail 27 May 2010 61,674 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 26 Jun 2009 58,970 miles

exhaust baffles lose

exhaust clamp corroded

n/s/f tyre close to limit on inside

rear reg plate starting to fade

Pass 19 Jun 2008 56,183 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2008 56,183 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Both rear wheel bearings have slight play

Exhaust system slightly corroded

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

Plastic cill covers fitted to the vehicle

Rear reg plate slightly faded

Fail 12 Jun 2008 56,129 miles

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

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

Advise on nail in o/s/r tyre

Advise on slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 15 Jun 2007 52,242 miles

Advise on front number plate cracked slightly

Advise on nails in o/s/r tyre

Pass 20 Jun 2006 48,584 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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R201 CHB is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R201 CHB, 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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R201 CHB is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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