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Coolant leak signa of - expansion tank ()
Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive by the arm attachment (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective rubber perished (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner and outer sills, chassis rails - plastic sill covers fitted as original (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal both sides - inner sills, closing panels (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Coolant leak signa of - expansion tank ()
Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive by the arm attachment (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective rubber perished (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner and outer sills, chassis rails - plastic sill covers fitted as original (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal both sides - inner sills, closing panels (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Fluid leak, but not excessive slight general oil weeps from engine & transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured faded (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
exhaust rubbers starting to perish.nsr tyre tread getting low & starting to perish.
limited travel to osf electric headlamp adjustment.osf seat belt slow to retract.
slightly low effort recorded to osr footbrake.previous repairs to ns & osr inner body sills
Fluid leak, but not excessive general slight oil weeps (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
headlamp electric height adjustment function lazy/limited travel.previous weld/repairs to rear inner body sills.
slight damage evident to n/s/f
Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
Fluid leak, but not excessive general slight oil weeps (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
headlamp electric height adjustment function lazy/limited travel.previous weld/repairs to rear inner body sills.
slight damage evident to n/s/f
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Emissions not tested due to engine misfire at time of test (8.2.1.2 (d))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing + tread getting low (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing + tread getting low (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases various/slight (6.1.2 (a))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slight damage (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner body sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner body sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose internals/baffles loose/rattling (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread fading (0.1 (b))
exhaust system & cat corroded/poor condition.surface corrosion to some underbody parts,fittings & paneling.front brake hoses part shrouded.front tyre inner sidewalls starting to crack/perish
slight engine misfire evident during test,osf headlamp electric height adjuster action/function lazy.inner rear wheel arches & boot floor covered.plastic oversills fitted
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe/cat/joint/corroded/leak (7.1.2)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slight damage (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Oil leak slight from engine/transmission. ()
os h/lamp electric height adjuster function inop,drivers seat worn,plastic oversills fitted,exhaust front pipe & cat converter/joint corroded & slight leak,front brake hoses part shrouded.advanced surface corrosion to ns & osr inner body sills
registration plate faded but not likely to be misread slight (6.3.1d)
slight surface corrosion to some underbody parts,fittings & paneling,
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight leak from joints + cat & front pipe corroded. (7.1.2)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slight damage (6.3.1d)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Oil leak slight engine & transmission weeps. ()
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread starting to fade/disfigure (6.3.1d)
front brake hoses part shrouded.slight surface corrosion to some underbody parts,fittings & paneling.
inner rear wheel arches & parts of boot floor covered,number plate lamp loose in fitting.plastic oversills fitted,ns & osr inner body sills corroded.
os electric h/lamp height adjuster function inop,slight chips in windscreen,drivers seat/trim worn.osf seat belt slow to retract
exhaust front pipe & cat converter corroded.plastic oversills fitted.slight oil leak,
front brake hoses part shrouded.ns & osr inner body sills starting to corrode
inner rear wheel arches covered,slight corrosion to os door step/body sill.
slight surface corrosion to some underbody parts & fittings
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Oil leak
body damage to n/s front wing
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Oil leak
Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
body damage to n/s front wing
front number plate insecure
vehicle overheated during test
advanced leak from o/s/r shock absorber.
both rear inner sills corroded.
plastic oversills fitted.
rattle from rear exhaust box.
slight oil leak.
slight play in both rear wheel bearings.
slight play in n/s/f top strut mount.
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
advanced leak from o/s/r shock absorber.
both rear inner sills corroded.
plastic oversills fitted.
rattle from rear exhaust box.
slight oil leak.
slight play in both rear wheel bearings.
slight play in n/s/f top strut mount.
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
nsf inner washer jet blocked,inner rear wheel arches & boot floor covered,headlamp beam images vague,plastic oversills fitted,front brake hoses part shrouded,
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Oil leak
nsf outer washer jet blocked,nsf wiper blade ends split,slight chips in windscreen,osf seat belt slow to retract,inner rear wheel arches & boot floor covered,headlamp beam images vague,front sidelights slightly dim
plastic oversills fitted,front parts of exhaust/cat rusty,front brake hoses part shrouded,fuel level low & warning light lit
Nearside Inner Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Oil leak
nsf outer washer jet blocked,nsf wiper blade ends split,slight chips in windscreen,osf seat belt slow to retract,inner rear wheel arches & boot floor covered,headlamp beam images vague,front sidelights slightly dim
plastic oversills fitted,front parts of exhaust/cat rusty,front brake hoses part shrouded,fuel level low & warning light lit
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
nsf outer washer jet blocked,rear wiper arm & blade worn & not clearing screen,front parts of exhaust starting to corrode & slight leak from front/mid joint,slight play in rear hub bearings.gearbox bearings noisey,front brake hoses part shrouded
slight play in front suspension top strut mounts,inner rear wheel arches covered.
Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Oil leak
nsf outer washer jet partialy blocked,rear wiper arm pivot worn,rear wiper blade split & not clearing screen,slight damage to osr bumper,slight noise from gearbox/bearings,
plastic oversills fitted,inner rear wheel arches & load space covered
slight corrosion to some underbody parts,fittings & panelling,front brake hoses part shrouded,new tyresw fitted
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Oil leak
nsf outer washer jet partilay blocked,rera wiper arm pivot worn,blade split & not fully clearing screen,slight damage to osr bumper,gearboz bearings slightly noisey,front/mid exhaust joint loose,
plastic oversills fitted,inner rear wheel arches & load space covered
slight corrosion to some underbody parts,fittings & panelling,front brake hoses part shrouded,rear tyres heavily cracked & perished,nsr worn sligthtly out of shape & close to limits,osr exposing cords & dangerous,
oil leaks,both front tyres worn low on inner edges,slight play in both front top strut mounts,both rear tyres perished & wearing low,slight play in both rear hub bearings.
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
oil leaks,both front tyres worn low on inner edges,slight play in both front top strut mounts,both rear tyres perished & wearing low,slight play in both rear hub bearings.
Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
o/s headlamp mount broken,n/s headlamp mount cracked,slight oil leak,rear tyres wearing low,slight play in both rear wheel bearings.
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R590 FGC is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.
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 R590 FGC, 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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R590 FGC is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 3 October 1997.
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