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R901 AEG

1997 Vauxhall Tigra

Green Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2011
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

120,538 mi
Last recorded120,538 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2011
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Tigra79,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR901 AEG
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 26 Oct 2011 120,538 miles

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)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 6 Nov 2010 115,757 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 2 Nov 2010 115,755 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Oct 2009 108,880 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2009 108,880 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2008 99,709 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2007 93,998 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2007 93,998 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2006 87,473 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2006 87,471 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2005 75,773 miles

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

front numberplate cracked

unable to check sills due to covers

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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R901 AEG is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra in Green with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 R901 AEG, 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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What year was R901 AEG registered?

R901 AEG is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 20 August 1997.

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