MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
158,304 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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exhaust hitting the anti-roll bar
exhaust is sitting on the handbrake cable
handbrake high
movement in both rackends
movement in both strut tops
ns handbrake works but poor
oil leak
rear seat belts not checked !!
side windows tinted
underside heavily undersealed
foot pedal long travel
Electronic power steering not working (2.6 (c))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
movement in both strut tops
oil leak
underside is heavily undersealed
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. both (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front brake pipe corroded
Offside Front brake pipe corroded
Offside Rear Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.1.2 (e) (i))
both front suspesion arms corroded
both front upper top strut mounts worn
play in both inner steering rack joints
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
BOTH front suspension top strut mounts slight play
Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH front lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively BOTH fronts (1.2.1 (e))
High level brake light fitting insecure
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner arch to inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
BOTH front suspension top strut mounts slight play
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flex & rear joint (6.1.2 (a))
Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH front lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively BOTH fronts (1.2.1 (e))
High level brake light fitting insecure
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Brake load sensing valve defective but function not impaired (3.6.E.3)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
boot lid opens on pull cord
Both front windows tinted.
Both rear tyre treads on legal limit.
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside rear tyre tread starting to perish.
Offside rear tyre tread nearing legal limit.
Nearside rear tyre tread starting to perish.
Offside rear tyre tread nearing legal limit.
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R969 UBP is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra in White with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.
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 R969 UBP, 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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R969 UBP is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 23 September 1997.
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