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R58 HAP

1997 Vauxhall Tigra

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

135,860 mi
Last recorded135,860 miles
Recorded on9 May 2011
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Tigra79,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR58 HAP
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 May 2011 135,860 miles

Battery insecure

Coolant leak

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Fail 5 May 2011 135,859 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Battery insecure

Coolant leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Pass 24 Apr 2010 125,299 miles

Advisory notices as recorded at initial test

Fail 21 Apr 2010 125,291 miles

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

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

front number plate detiorating

Battery insecure

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

both front wipers poor

both windows slightly tinted

corrosion to both rear chassis rails around spring mounts

corrosion to nearside rear inner and outer wheel arch

corrosion to offside door shut,both rear inner sills,and rear panel

corrosion to offside rear inner wheel arch

nearside rear wheel bearing play close to excessive

nearside wing mirror glass cracked

offside wing mirror backing missing

Pass 2 Apr 2009 114,424 miles

Auxillary drive belt in poor condition.

Exhaust centre section poorly secured to front pipe.

Nearside front wing damaged.

Offside door shut area rusty.

Offside rear outer sidelight inoperative.

nearside wing mirror glass missing

Fail 20 Mar 2009 114,175 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Auxillary drive belt in poor condition.

Exhaust centre section poorly secured to front pipe.

Nearside front wing damaged.

Offside door shut area rusty.

Offside rear outer sidelight inoperative.

Pass 14 Mar 2008 104,050 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2008 104,050 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2007 90,124 miles

o/s handbrake performance slightly down at 100kg.

rear silencer corroding - slight blow.

slight bind o/s/r brake.

slight blow from front exhaust joint.

Pass 6 Dec 2005 86,579 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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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R58 HAP is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra in Blue with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R58 HAP, 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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R58 HAP is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 27 November 1997.

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