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R211 RBM

1997 Vauxhall Tigra

Silver Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

85,087 mi
Last recorded85,087 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Tigra79,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR211 RBM
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 85,087 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2025 85,018 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2024 84,848 miles

Corrosion on the underside and suspension in various places

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2023 84,585 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Jan 2023 84,585 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2022 84,292 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Grabbing (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 29 Jan 2021 83,956 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2020 83,708 miles

BOTH rear tyres are splitting / perishing.

Offside Rear inner sill has advanced corrosion at the axle beam mounting area.

nearside front brake hose ferrule badly corroded

Fail 17 Jan 2020 83,708 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases central silencer box leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill corroded away at the axle beam mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

BOTH rear tyres are splitting / perishing.

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule badly corroded

Offside Rear inner sill has advanced corrosion at the axle beam mounting area.

Pass 15 Jan 2019 83,321 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2018 82,486 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 81,747 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 80,918 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2016 80,918 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 13 Jan 2015 79,979 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 14 Jan 2014 79,036 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2013 77,825 miles

Oil leak

Pass 30 Jan 2012 76,355 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 30 Jan 2012 76,355 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 31 Jan 2011 74,585 miles

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

Fail 31 Jan 2011 74,585 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2010 72,610 miles

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

rear brakes noisy

Fail 26 Jan 2010 72,610 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brakes noisy

Pass 27 Jan 2009 71,117 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brakes Noisey in Operation.

Fail 26 Jan 2009 71,117 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brakes Noisey in Operation.

Pass 25 Jan 2008 68,170 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2008 68,170 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 26 Jan 2007 65,074 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Jan 2007 65,074 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2006 61,757 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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R211 RBM is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra in Silver with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R211 RBM, 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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R211 RBM is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 13 August 1997.

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