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R730 GSG

1997 Vauxhall Tigra

Gold Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

81,437 mi
Last recorded81,437 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2010
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Tigra79,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR730 GSG
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1997
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2010 81,437 miles

ENGINE OMITS A SMALL AMOUNTOF BLUE SMOKE AND ASSESSED TO BE OK AT TIME OF TEST

Fail 25 May 2010 81,427 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 20 May 2009 72,634 miles

INNER SILLS ON UNDER SIDE OF VEHICLE CORRODED NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE REAR , FRON T DISCS WORN , ALL ADVISES ASSESSED TO BE OK AT TIME OF TEST ,

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

Fail 15 May 2009 72,634 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

INNER SILLS ON UNDER SIDE OF VEHICLE CORRODED NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE REAR , FRON T DISCS WORN , ALL ADVISES ASSESSED TO BE OK AT TIME OF TEST ,

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

Pass 20 Jun 2008 66,788 miles

BOTH FRON T TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGE , BOTH FRON T DISCS WORN , BOTH REAR INNER SILLS ON UNDERSIDE CORRODED , ALL ADVISES ASSESSED TO BE OK AT TIME OF TEST

Fail 16 Jun 2008 66,788 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

BOTH FRON T TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGE , BOTH FRON T DISCS WORN , BOTH REAR INNER SILLS ON UNDERSIDE CORRODED , ALL ADVISES ASSESSED TO BE OK AT TIME OF TEST

Pass 15 May 2007 60,789 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 60,783 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2006 59,503 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2006 59,503 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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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R730 GSG is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra in Gold with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R730 GSG, 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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R730 GSG is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 2 October 1997.

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