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R91 KRY

1997 Vauxhall Tigra

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2023
Tests30 (17 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate56.7%

Mileage

108,157 mi
Last recorded108,157 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2022
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Tigra79,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR91 KRY
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

17 pass 13 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2022 108,157 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2022 108,157 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 108,078 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2021 108,076 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 108,610 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2019 107,808 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2019 107,808 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Jan 2018 107,487 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2018 107,482 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)

Nearside front parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Dec 2016 107,296 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2016 107,296 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 emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid not working (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Dec 2015 10,724 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2015 107,241 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 emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid not working (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel acre (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel acre. (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 11 Dec 2014 106,194 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2014 106,192 miles

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 has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 10 Jan 2014 105,934 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 10 Jan 2014 105,934 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 10 Dec 2012 104,846 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2012 104,846 miles

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2012 103,152 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2012 103,147 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Pass 11 Jan 2011 102,147 miles

Coolant leak

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Jan 2010 100,429 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2010 100,413 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2009 98,018 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2009 98,008 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 9 Jan 2008 93,005 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 86,515 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2007 86,470 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2006 77,180 miles

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 KRY is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra in Blue with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.7%.

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

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