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R314 SET

1997 Vauxhall Tigra

Green Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2023
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

53,534 mi
Last recorded53,534 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2022
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Tigra79,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR314 SET
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2022 53,534 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES BALD ON INNER EDGES AND BOTH FRONT TYRES LOW ON TREAD DEPTH.

CORROSION ON BOTH REAR COIL SPRINGS.

EMISSONS STRUGGLED TO COME INTO LIMITS.

SLIGHT PLAY ON OFFSIDE FRONT WHEEL AT TIME OF TEST.

SOME RUST ON BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS INNER SURFACES.

UNABLE TO INSPECT BOTH LOWER OUTER SEALS DUE TO THEM BEEN COVERED BY PLASTIC COVERS.

Pass 4 Feb 2021 51,701 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2020 48,702 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2020 48,614 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Feb 2019 43,473 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2018 38,600 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2017 34,159 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2016 29,271 miles

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)

Pass 1 Dec 2014 24,141 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 23 Nov 2013 20,514 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 20,291 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 20,160 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 19,877 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2009 19,704 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2008 19,253 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2008 19,253 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 19,019 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 18,562 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2006 18,562 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2005 18,308 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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R314 SET is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra in Green with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 R314 SET, 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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What year was R314 SET registered?

R314 SET is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 17 September 1997.

Is R314 SET safe to buy?

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