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R603 NGM

1997 Vauxhall Tigra

Green Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

108,635 mi
Last recorded108,635 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2015
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Tigra79,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR603 NGM
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2015 108,635 miles

rear wiper poor

underside rusty and poor in places

Fail 16 Mar 2015 108,635 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)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

rear wiper poor

underside rusty and poor in places

Pass 13 Feb 2014 102,556 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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)

Fail 12 Feb 2014 102,539 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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)

Pass 11 Feb 2013 96,228 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2013 96,228 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2011 82,224 miles

both rear inner sills corroded, nearside front lower arm inner bush worn and close to failure, nearside rear wheel bearing has slight play

Fail 6 Dec 2011 82,224 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

both rear inner sills corroded, nearside front lower arm inner bush worn and close to failure, nearside rear wheel bearing has slight play

Fail 8 Dec 2010 70,295 miles

Advanced corrosion in rear sills

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

Pass 8 Dec 2010 70,295 miles

Advanced corrosion in rear sills

Pass 10 Oct 2009 63,202 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 51,419 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2008 51,419 miles

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

Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 8 Aug 2007 43,583 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 40,286 miles

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

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

eng.noisey;o/s/f wiper split;n/s/r inner side light inop

Pass 8 Aug 2005 35,863 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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R603 NGM is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra in Green with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R603 NGM, 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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R603 NGM is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 27 September 1997.

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