MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
126,420 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Body damage to nearside.
Both front ABS rings slightly corroded.
Engine management light on.
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Large amounts of corrosion to both sills at rear, nearside rear chassis rail, offside front chassis leg and offside rear chassis leg.
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear exhaust section touching underside of body at rear.
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)
Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Body damage to nearside.
Both front ABS rings slightly corroded.
Engine management light on.
Exhaust emission test not completed due to excessive coolant leak.
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Large amounts of corrosion to both sills at rear, nearside rear chassis rail, offside front chassis leg and offside rear chassis leg.
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear exhaust section touching underside of body at rear.
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Oil leak
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
centre exhaust hitting body
rusty underneath
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Oil leak
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
centre exhaust hitting body
rusty underneath
Centre Front Lower Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Centre Front registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Rear Upper Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Upper Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Coolant leak
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Rear Upper Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Oil leak
engine oil low
n/s/f headlamp has poor light output
n/s/r brake drum back plate bent
o/s/f tyre has damage to sidewall but no cords on show at time of test
tax disc is in the swept aera
Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
Oil leak
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
Oil leak
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
nearside rear upper spring platform slightly corroded
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 has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
nearside rear upper spring platform slightly corroded
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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R234 UAB is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.
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 R234 UAB, 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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R234 UAB is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 4 August 1997.
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