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R354 YDV

1997 Vauxhall Tigra

Green Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

137,680 mi
Last recorded137,680 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2012
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Tigra79,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR354 YDV
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2012 137,680 miles

both rear sill returns rusty

o/s/r top coil spring mount rusty

outer sills covered

Fail 28 Sep 2012 137,680 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

both rear sill returns rusty

o/s/r top coil spring mount rusty

outer sills covered

Pass 14 Sep 2011 132,310 miles

both rear sill returns rusty

centre exhaust joint has slight blow

n/s head light has temp repair

o/s/r top spring mount getting rusty

Fail 13 Sep 2011 132,298 miles

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

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

both rear sill returns rusty

both rear wheel bearing have slight play

centre exhaust joint has slight blow

n/s head light has temp repair

n/s/f pads low

o/s/r top spring mount getting rusty

Pass 30 Sep 2010 126,496 miles

both rear sill returns rusty

n/s/f steel wheel fitted

o/s/r spring mount rusty

Fail 23 Sep 2010 126,485 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

both rear sill returns rusty

n/s/f steel wheel fitted

o/s/r spring mount rusty

Pass 29 Sep 2009 118,709 miles

both rear sill returns rusty

both rear wheel bearings have slight paly

o/s/f tyre tread getting low

Fail 29 Sep 2009 118,709 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front bumper insecure

both rear sill returns rusty

both rear wheel bearings have slight paly

o/s/f tyre tread getting low

Pass 2 Sep 2008 108,734 miles

SILL COVERS FITTED

Fail 2 Sep 2008 108,734 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

SILL COVERS FITTED

Pass 31 Aug 2007 100,120 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

auxilary belt perished

high level stop light inoperative

lower O/S of radiator damp

power steering resevoir oily

rear brake hose metal collars rusting

rear chassis over rear suspension springs swelling with rust

rear exhaust rusted

rear inner body sills swelling with rust

Pass 28 Sep 2006 89,643 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

high level brake light inoperative

rear underfloor over rear coil springs swelling with rust

Pass 22 Sep 2005 77,390 miles

front number plate cracked

high level stop light inoperative

rear underside showing some surface rusting

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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R354 YDV is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra in Green with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 R354 YDV, 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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R354 YDV is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 30 September 1997.

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