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R91 AAR

1997 Vauxhall Tigra

Green Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2014
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

128,298 mi
Last recorded128,298 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2013
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Tigra79,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR91 AAR
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2013 128,298 miles

front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 17 Sep 2013 128,290 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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)

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

Offside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 17 Sep 2012 122,615 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

near side rear spring location starting to corrode

neasr side outer sill starting to corrode

off side outer sill corroded

off side rear spring location starting to corrode

sill covers fitted

Fail 15 Sep 2012 122,612 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

centre exhaust (cat) deteriorated at join

near side rear spring location starting to corroded

neasr side outer sill starting to corrode

off side outer sill corroded

off side rear spring location starting to corrode

sill covers fitted

Fail 19 Sep 2011 113,715 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

surface corrosion in both outer body sills

Pass 19 Sep 2011 113,715 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

surface corrosion in both outer body sills

Pass 15 Sep 2010 104,704 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2010 104,704 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 1 Sep 2009 96,318 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2008 88,125 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2008 87,973 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2007 78,972 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 22 Sep 2007 78,972 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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 23 Sep 2006 71,386 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2005 62,249 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

offside rear tyre tread starting to crack, punctured and slightly out of shape.

windscreen cracked in offside top corner.

Fail 24 Sep 2005 62,249 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

offside rear tyre tread starting to crack, punctured and slightly out of shape.

windscreen cracked in offside top corner.

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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R91 AAR is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra in Green with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 R91 AAR, 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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R91 AAR is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 14 November 1997.

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