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R941 THH

1997 Vauxhall Tigra

Black Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

129,724 mi
Last recorded129,724 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2013
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Tigra79,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR941 THH
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2013 129,724 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

nsf wing mirror

nsr wheel arch has corrosion

Fail 13 Apr 2013 129,724 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

nsf wing mirror

nsr wheel arch has corrosion

Pass 21 May 2012 126,176 miles
Fail 21 May 2012 126,176 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

Pass 20 May 2011 122,243 miles

All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2010 122,225 miles

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

Fail 19 Apr 2010 122,225 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Mar 2009 110,614 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2009 110,614 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 Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Fail 12 Mar 2009 110,530 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

engine management lamp on dash intermitent

middle exhaust and flange on cat corroded

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 10 Mar 2008 99,948 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 90,976 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2005 82,699 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2005 82,699 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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R941 THH is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra in Black with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R941 THH, 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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R941 THH is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 26 November 1997.

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