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R682 FGJ

1997 Vauxhall Tigra

Green Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2013
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

116,906 mi
Last recorded116,906 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2012
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Tigra79,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR682 FGJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Fail 28 Jun 2012 116,906 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear brake balance just within limits

Pass 28 Jun 2012 116,906 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear brake balance just within limits

Fail 28 Jun 2011 112,684 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s wiper splitting

Pass 28 Jun 2011 112,684 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s wiper splitting

Fail 2 Jul 2010 108,096 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 2 Jul 2010 108,096 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 7 Jul 2009 103,664 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

air bag warning light on

Fail 7 Jul 2009 103,664 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

air bag warning light on

Pass 20 Jun 2008 98,430 miles

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

both front brake hoses ferrules rusty

Pass 6 Jul 2007 82,903 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2007 82,903 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2006 71,912 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2006 71,885 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 8 Jun 2005 60,661 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2005 60,661 miles

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

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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R682 FGJ is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra in Green with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 R682 FGJ, 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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R682 FGJ is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 29 September 1997.

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