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R693 BUH

1997 Vauxhall Tigra

Green Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2019
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

256,124 mi
Last recorded256,124 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2018
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Tigra79,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR693 BUH
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2018 256,124 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 234,188 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2017 234,188 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis member (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Pass 15 Aug 2016 215,668 miles

Coolant leak ()

Fail 15 Aug 2016 215,668 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Coolant leak ()

Pass 24 Aug 2015 193,634 miles

Oil leak

under body corrosion

Fail 24 Aug 2015 193,634 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

under body corrosion

Pass 30 Jul 2014 174,661 miles

under body corrosion sill covers fitted ristricting the inspection

Pass 1 Aug 2013 160,620 miles

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 9 Aug 2012 146,448 miles

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Oil leak

Fail 9 Aug 2012 146,448 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 27 Aug 2011 131,844 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2011 131,731 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Aug 2010 118,201 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2010 118,140 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Coolant leak

Pass 17 Aug 2009 86,570 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Aug 2008 75,376 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 66,095 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 53,943 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2006 53,943 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

no lens on number plate light

rear wiper split

Pass 4 Oct 2005 50,660 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2005 50,656 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

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

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

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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R693 BUH is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra in Green with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 R693 BUH, 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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R693 BUH is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 25 November 1997.

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