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R395 CNH

1997 Vauxhall Tigra

Green Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2011
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

75,928 mi
Last recorded75,928 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2010
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Tigra79,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR395 CNH
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2010 75,928 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

front brake discs corroding slightly

plastic sill covers fitted

underbody rusting

Fail 3 Sep 2010 75,928 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Oil leak

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

front brake discs corroding slightly

plastic sill covers fitted

underbody rusting

Pass 9 Sep 2009 73,131 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2009 73,101 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake flexi ferrules rusty

front brake discs rusty on edges

leak on steering

oil leak

under body rusty

Pass 16 Sep 2008 68,894 miles

front brake disc rusty on edges

front number plate cracked

rear brake flexis started to rust

slight play in rear wheelbearings

Fail 15 Sep 2008 68,878 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front brake disc rusty on edges

front number plate cracked

rear brake flexis started to rust

slight play in rear wheelbearings

Pass 30 Aug 2007 63,792 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2007 63,792 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

both front tyres worn on inner edges to limit

Pass 14 Sep 2006 60,785 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

osf track rod end worn

Pass 15 Sep 2005 53,946 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2005 53,946 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

oil leak

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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R395 CNH is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra in Green with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 R395 CNH, 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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R395 CNH is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 10 September 1997.

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