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R966 ABP

1997 Vauxhall Tigra

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

103,208 mi
Last recorded103,208 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2024
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Tigra79,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR966 ABP
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Fail 27 Jun 2024 103,208 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 has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box section (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

both outer sill/door steps corrodded

offside frong fog lamp lens damaged

Pass 23 Jun 2023 96,754 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

coolant bottle empty

Pass 29 Jun 2022 91,168 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at rear box joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

bonnet release cable faulty

Fail 29 Jun 2022 91,168 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at rear box joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

bonnet release cable faulty

Pass 25 Jun 2021 82,193 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

coolant level low signs of a possible leak at stat housing

Pass 30 Jun 2020 73,920 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at rear box joint (6.1.2 (a))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both outer sills/door steps (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jun 2020 73,920 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged frayed (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged frayed (1.1.15 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at rear box joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both outer sills/door steps (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 57,565 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 49,089 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2017 49,089 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear position lamp(s) not working both (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 3 Aug 2016 43,482 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 7 Aug 2015 38,309 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Aug 2015 38,309 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2014 35,385 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2014 35,385 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jun 2013 32,045 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 31,969 miles

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

Nearside front tyre has slight cut to tread

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

Offside rear position lamp inner bulb not working

Offside rear tyre worn

Pass 20 Oct 2009 30,363 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 29,921 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2007 29,315 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2006 28,234 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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R966 ABP is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R966 ABP, 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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R966 ABP is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 6 November 1997.

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