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R922 FSG

1997 Vauxhall Tigra

Black Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

89,116 mi
Last recorded89,116 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2013
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Tigra79,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR922 FSG
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2013 89,116 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2013 89,113 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 3 May 2012 85,209 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front brake discs worn

fuel tank and straps corroded

oil leak/s

rear inner sills, front chassis and rear chassis at spring mountings corroded

Fail 2 May 2012 85,209 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front brake discs worn

fuel tank and straps corroded

oil leak/s

rear inner sills, front chassis and rear chassis at spring mountings corroded

Pass 19 Apr 2011 81,432 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both rear inner and outer sills corroded

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front brake discs worn

o/s door check strap noisey

o/s/r tyre perished

oil leak/s

rear chassis corroded at spring mountings

Fail 13 Apr 2011 81,432 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both rear inner and outer sills corroded

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front brake discs worn

o/s door check strap noisey

o/s/r tyre perished

oil leak/s

rear chassis corroded at spring mountings

Pass 4 May 2010 77,711 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

handbrake cables corroded

outer and rear inner sills corroded

Pass 30 Apr 2009 73,962 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

handbrake cables corroded

rear inner sills corroded

steering rack damp at pinion

Pass 2 May 2008 69,084 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

front exhaust heat sheild loose

n/s/r tyre perished

oil leaks

rear exhaust rubbers perished

Pass 26 Jan 2007 62,725 miles

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

n/s/r tyre slightly perished

Pass 23 Jan 2006 58,525 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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R922 FSG is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra in Black with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R922 FSG, 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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R922 FSG is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 20 October 1997.

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