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R590 FGC

1997 Vauxhall Tigra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2023
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

125,198 mi
Last recorded125,198 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2022
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Tigra79,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR590 FGC
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2022 125,198 miles

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))

Fail 2 Dec 2022 125,198 miles

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))

Pass 20 Dec 2021 123,879 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2020 121,669 miles

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

Fail 10 Dec 2020 121,669 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2019 120,024 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 20 Nov 2019 120,019 miles

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))

Pass 23 Nov 2018 117,509 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2017 114,390 miles

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,

Pass 26 Nov 2016 111,413 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2015 107,030 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2014 101,749 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2014 101,749 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2013 96,980 miles

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.

Fail 9 Nov 2013 96,980 miles

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.

Pass 3 Nov 2012 90,828 miles

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,

Pass 5 Nov 2011 85,489 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2011 85,489 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2010 80,483 miles

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.

Pass 28 Oct 2009 75,307 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2009 75,305 miles

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,

Pass 6 Nov 2008 71,174 miles

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.

Fail 6 Nov 2008 71,174 miles

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.

Pass 20 Oct 2007 69,938 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2007 69,871 miles

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.

Pass 4 Aug 2006 62,641 miles

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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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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