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R468 GNB

1997 Vauxhall Tigra

Green Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

88,861 mi
Last recorded88,861 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2013
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Tigra79,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR468 GNB
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2013 88,861 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak

Fail 29 Oct 2013 88,667 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

offside rear tyre poor condition

Oil leak

Pass 25 Oct 2012 79,322 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 77,729 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2011 77,729 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2011 115,536 miles

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

advise corrosion on power steering pipes behind grill

advise offside and nearside rear wheel arches corroding,but no sharp edges or projections at present.

advise sill covers fitted, not allowing full view of sills.

Fail 5 Mar 2011 115,536 miles

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

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

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

Rear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

advise corrosion on power steering pipes behind grill

advise offside and nearside rear wheel arches corroding,but no sharp edges or projections at present.

advise sill covers fitted, not allowing full view of sills.

Pass 13 Jan 2010 108,657 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

advise sill covers fitted not allowing full view of sills.

Fail 12 Jan 2010 108,644 miles

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

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Nearside Front registration plate character(s) sloping (6.3.4b)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Rear registration plate character(s) sloping (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

advise front brake balance on 13% limit 25%

advise sill covers fitted not allowing full view of sills.

Pass 23 Dec 2008 102,272 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 22 Dec 2008 102,244 miles

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

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Rear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 15 Jan 2008 98,962 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 95,867 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2006 95,844 miles

Axle beam cracked (2.5.A.5a)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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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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R468 GNB is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra in Green with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R468 GNB, 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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R468 GNB is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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