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R326 ERE

1997 Vauxhall Tigra

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

117,733 mi
Last recorded117,733 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2013
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Tigra79,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR326 ERE
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2013 117,733 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear sills, front suspension, rear suspension corroded

sill covers fitted

Pass 9 Feb 2012 111,937 miles

after market pedals fitted

battery insecure

n/s/f indicator faded slightly

n/s/r fog lamp dim

o/s outer sill starting to corrode-difficult to inspect due to sill cover

tinted rear lights fitted

Fail 6 Feb 2012 111,921 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

after market pedals fitted

battery insecure

n/s/f indicator faded slightly

n/s/r fog lamp dim

o/s outer sill starting to corrode-difficult to inspect due to sill cover

tinted rear lights fitted

Pass 14 May 2011 108,100 miles

front discs corroded + worn

o/s rear brake slightly tight

rear brake flexi shroads corroded

slight blow on exhaust rear join

slight play in o/s track rod end

Pass 28 Sep 2009 98,874 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

n/s front and o/s rear tyres feathered

rear underside starting to corrode

Fail 28 Sep 2009 98,873 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

n/s front and o/s rear tyres feathered

rear underside starting to corrode

Fail 30 Sep 2008 91,444 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

o/s front and n/s o/s rear brake hose collars corroded

Pass 30 Sep 2008 91,444 miles

o/s front and n/s o/s rear brake hose collars corroded

Fail 27 Sep 2007 86,138 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

n/s front tyre feathering

rear brake hose collars corroding

Pass 27 Sep 2007 86,138 miles

n/s front tyre feathering

rear brake hose collars corroding

Pass 23 Jun 2006 70,883 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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R326 ERE is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra in Blue with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 R326 ERE, 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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R326 ERE is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 15 August 1997.

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