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R818 AOJ

1997 Vauxhall Tigra

Yellow Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2015
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

84,944 mi
Last recorded84,944 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2014
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Tigra79,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR818 AOJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2014 84,944 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 15 Feb 2014 84,884 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Feb 2013 81,504 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

n/s/r and o/s/r inner sills corroded

Fail 2 Feb 2013 81,413 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

n/s/r and o/s/r inner sills corroded

Pass 4 Feb 2012 77,317 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2012 77,244 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2011 73,884 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2011 73,847 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2010 71,143 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front number plate cracked

underbody rusty in places

Pass 4 Mar 2009 65,310 miles

unable to check outer sills due to covers

Fail 3 Mar 2009 65,298 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

unable to check outer sills due to covers

Fail 27 Feb 2009 65,273 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)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

n/s/f tyre wearing outer edge

plastic sills fitted

was no oil in engine. was ratterling

Pass 10 Jan 2008 55,113 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

PLASTIC SILL COVERS FITTED. REAR EXHAUST CLAMP VERY RUSTY

Fail 10 Jan 2008 55,113 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

PLASTIC SILL COVERS FITTED. REAR EXHAUST CLAMP VERY RUSTY

Pass 11 Jan 2007 49,695 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 11 Jan 2007 49,695 miles

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

Centre Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 11 Jan 2006 43,639 miles

ADVISE. SLIGHT WEAR N/S/R WHEEL BEARING

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Jan 2006 43,639 miles

ADVISE. SLIGHT WEAR N/S/R WHEEL BEARING

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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R818 AOJ is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra in Yellow with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R818 AOJ, 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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R818 AOJ is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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