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R969 UBP

1997 Vauxhall Tigra

White Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

158,304 mi
Last recorded158,304 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2025
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Tigra79,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR969 UBP
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2025 158,304 miles
Pass 28 May 2024 156,847 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2022 155,748 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2022 155,643 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2019 155,355 miles

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

Fail 22 Jul 2019 155,354 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 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))

Fail 12 Jul 2019 155,353 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 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))

Pass 9 May 2017 155,326 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2016 154,288 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 136,005 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 130,705 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 128,737 miles

Both front windows tinted.

Both rear tyre treads on legal limit.

Fail 2 Jan 2007 122,351 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear tyre tread starting to perish.

Offside rear tyre tread nearing legal limit.

Pass 2 Jan 2007 122,351 miles

Nearside rear tyre tread starting to perish.

Offside rear tyre tread nearing legal limit.

Pass 12 Dec 2005 113,981 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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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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