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R282 DRE

1997 Vauxhall Tigra

Green Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2016
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

100,823 mi
Last recorded100,823 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2016
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Tigra79,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR282 DRE
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Fail 11 Apr 2016 100,823 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)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

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

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 93,393 miles

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 87,088 miles

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

rear tyres perished

Fail 17 Apr 2014 87,088 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

rear tyres perished

Pass 8 Apr 2013 77,726 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

oil leat engine area

Fail 5 Apr 2013 77,726 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

oil leat engine area

Pass 12 Mar 2012 77,635 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

corrosion to rear chassis rails

n/s/r inner sill corroded

o/s/r inner sill corroded

Fail 8 Mar 2012 77,619 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

corrosion to rear chassis rails

n/s/r inner sill corroded

o/s/r inner sill corroded

Pass 31 Mar 2011 72,950 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 4 Sep 2009 70,550 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2009 70,550 miles

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 Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 2 Aug 2008 66,646 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2008 66,646 miles

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

ofside front tyre bean run flat side wall worn

Fail 14 Aug 2007 61,804 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Pass 14 Aug 2007 61,804 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2006 57,555 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Sep 2006 57,555 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

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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R282 DRE is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra in Green with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 R282 DRE, 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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R282 DRE is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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