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R734 GEJ

1997 Vauxhall Tigra

Black Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2012
Tests13 (6 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate46.2%

Mileage

92,808 mi
Last recorded92,808 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2011
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Tigra79,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR734 GEJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

6 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2011 92,808 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

both rear inner sills & chasis rails corroded

corrosion hole in rear panel

front joint of exhaust & exhaust heavily corroded

heavy oil leaks from engine & gearbox

uneven application of rear brakes

welding on floor welded from inside

Fail 5 Oct 2011 92,671 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

both rear inner sills & chasis rails corroded

corrosion hole in rear panel

heavy oil leaks from engine & gearbox

uneven application of rear brakes

Pass 6 Oct 2010 84,906 miles

Front brake disc's worn

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 4 Oct 2010 84,834 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Front brake disc's worn

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2009 75,511 miles

Front number plate cracked

Fail 1 Sep 2009 75,360 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Front number plate cracked

Pass 7 Aug 2008 64,453 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2008 64,453 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Fail 4 Aug 2008 64,346 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2007 55,253 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2007 55,253 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2006 49,212 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2006 49,212 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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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R734 GEJ is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra in Black with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.2%.

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 R734 GEJ, 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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R734 GEJ is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 29 August 1997.

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