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R414 TJC

1997 Vauxhall Tigra

Black Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

98,536 mi
Last recorded98,536 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2016
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Tigra79,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR414 TJC
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2016 98,536 miles

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

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

Fail 26 May 2016 98,531 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Pass 28 May 2015 93,156 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 May 2015 93,156 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 May 2014 86,594 miles
Fail 9 May 2014 86,561 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 16 May 2013 80,117 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 May 2012 72,561 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both rear tyre tyrewalls cracked

Pass 1 Jun 2011 67,078 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 63,689 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 May 2009 60,189 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 May 2008 57,636 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 54,142 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 18 May 2007 54,142 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 20 May 2006 50,118 miles

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges

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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R414 TJC is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra in Black with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 R414 TJC, 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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R414 TJC is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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