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R361 TLU

1997 Vauxhall Tigra

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

33,405 mi
Last recorded33,405 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2017
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Tigra79,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR361 TLU
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2017 33,405 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 26 May 2017 33,384 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 3 May 2016 27,784 miles

Offside Front play in inner tie rod

o/s/f tyre perished

Fail 3 May 2016 27,784 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front play in inner tie rod

o/s/f tyre perished

Pass 18 May 2015

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

n/s mirror missing

o/s/ inner steering rack joint requires attention

Pass 28 May 2014 22,616 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

osf steering arm has play! advise rectify!

Fail 28 May 2014 22,616 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

osf steering arm has play! advise rectify!

Pass 21 May 2013 14,655 miles

o/s front has play in rack arm

Fail 20 May 2013 14,649 miles

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

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

o/s front has play in rack arm

Fail 28 May 2012 11,008 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 May 2012 11,008 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 6,048 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 5,978 miles

play in o\s steering rack arm

Pass 16 Mar 2009 5,869 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 5,696 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 5,496 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 5,222 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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R361 TLU is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra in Blue with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 R361 TLU, 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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R361 TLU is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 16 December 1997.

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