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R23 NOJ

1997 Vauxhall Tigra

Green Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2011
Tests12 (5 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate41.7%

Mileage

96,053 mi
Last recorded96,053 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2011
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Tigra79,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR23 NOJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

5 pass 7 fail
Fail 14 Jun 2011 96,053 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Jun 2010 89,904 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 16 Jun 2010 89,904 miles

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Coolant leak

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2009 81,029 miles

Advise exhaust system knocking on body of car at time of test,may get worse if left

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Non standard springs fitted N/S/F & O/S/F of car at time of test.

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 21 Jul 2009 81,029 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b) DANGEROUS

Advise exhaust system knocking on body of car at time of test,may get worse if left

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Non standard springs fitted N/S/F & O/S/F of car at time of test.

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 10 Jul 2009 80,511 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 7 Nov 2007 75,614 miles

coolant leak from fan switch area

Fail 6 Nov 2007 75,614 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

coolant leak from fan switch area

Pass 6 Nov 2006 72,164 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2006 72,164 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2005 69,121 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2005 69,121 miles

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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R23 NOJ is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra in Green with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 41.7%.

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 R23 NOJ, 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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R23 NOJ is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 11 August 1997.

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