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R235 UBK

1997 Vauxhall Tigra

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

64,794 mi
Last recorded64,794 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2011
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Tigra79,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR235 UBK
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2011 64,794 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 28 Mar 2011 64,794 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 13 May 2010 62,050 miles

Battery insecure

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Rear axle beam slightly corroded

n/s/r tyre slightly deteriorated

Fail 10 May 2010 62,050 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Battery insecure

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Rear axle beam slightly corroded

n/s/r tyre slightly deteriorated

Fail 24 Mar 2010 61,440 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)

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2009 53,202 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2008 52,002 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 50,203 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 48,005 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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R235 UBK is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 R235 UBK, 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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R235 UBK is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 23 December 1997.

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