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R929 ACC

1997 Vauxhall Tigra

Silver Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2012
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

117,641 mi
Last recorded117,641 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2011
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Tigra79,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR929 ACC
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2011 117,641 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2011 117,638 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Headlamps matched pair are not the same shape (1.7.6)

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

sills have covers unable to fully check condition

Pass 18 Feb 2010 114,672 miles

offside front tyre wall on inside edge cracked but not showing ply cord

sills have covers unable too fully check condition

Fail 18 Feb 2010 114,672 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside front tyre wall on inside edge cracked but not showing ply cord

sills have covers unable too fully check condition

Pass 6 Mar 2009 112,635 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2009 112,632 miles

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)

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

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

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

plastic covers fitted to outer sills

Pass 12 Mar 2008 110,716 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Track rod end has a slight groove in the neck (2.2.C.1a)

Offside Track rod end has a slight groove in the neck (2.2.C.1a)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

non original bolt nearside lower ball joint

non original bolt offside inner track control arm bush

nylock nut just cleared nearside track rod end

Fail 2 Feb 2008 110,716 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front Front suspension retaining device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

exhaust fouling rear axle

offside rear tyre underinflated

Fail 5 Nov 2007 110,716 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Inner Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Steering retaining device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Incorrect bolt fitted to n/s balljoint & o/s wishbone

Oil leak

Pass 26 Oct 2006 95,649 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2006 95,641 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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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R929 ACC is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra in Silver with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

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 R929 ACC, 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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R929 ACC is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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