MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
79,662 miBelow or average mileage for this year
Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
Vehicle Details
All premium checks include
50+ data pointsMOT History
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
sill covers fitted to vehicle
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
sill covers fitted to vehicle
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
(2.3.1b)The power steering pump has a slight seepage of fluid present,also the steering rack gaiters are soiled in appearance
(3.5.1b)The offside rear parking brake cables strands are deteriorating through the axle guide bush,it appears they could soon require attention
(5.2.6)The offside and the nearside lower outer sills have protective covers fitted.The offside sill as far as can be seen has corrosion forming which could soon require attention,
(6.1.4)The offside front lower outer wing has corrosion forming,it appears that it could soon require attention
(7.1.2a)The exhaust system at the front has a slight leak present
(8.2.3)The nearside front windscreen washers are ready for service and adjustments
SECTION - 2 - STEERING (INCLUDING SUSPENSION)
SECTION - 3 - BRAKES
SECTION - 5 - SEAT BELTS
SECTION - 6 - BODY,STRUCTURE AND GENERAL ITEMS
SECTION - 7 - EXHAUST,FUEL AND EMISSIONS
SECTION - 8 - DRIVERS VIEW OF THE ROAD
the nearside lower outer sill has been painted over where previous welding repairs was required.As far as can be seen repairs have been carried out
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
(2.3.1b)The power steering pump has a slight seepage of fluid present.The steering rack gaiters are soiled in appearance
(3.5.1b)The offside rear parking brake cable as far as can be seen within the locating guide is deteriorating,it appears that further investigations should be carried out and a replacement cable fitted if necessary
(3.7.2d)The front brakes out of balance during their application are at 22%,it appears that they are ready for service/repairs
(5.2.6)The offside lower outer sill as far as can be seen has surface corrosion present along its length behind its protective cover
(6.1.4)The offside front lower outer wing has corrosion forming,it appears that it will soon require attention
(7.1.2a)The front exhaust system has a slight leak present
(8.2.3)The nearside front windscreen washer(s) are ready for service and adjustments
ITEMS SEEN AT TIME OF RETEST
SECTION - 2 - STEERING (INCLUDING SUSPENSION)
SECTION - 5 - SEAT BELTS
SECTION - 6 - BODY,STRUCTURE AND GENERAL ITEMS
SECTION - 7 - EXHAUST,FUEL AND EMISSIONS
SECTION - 8 - DRIVERS VIEW OF THE ROAD
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
(2.3.1b)The power steering pump has a slight seepage of fluid present.The steering rack gaiters are soiled in appearance
(2.4C.1b)The offside and the nearside rear suspension springs are corroded in appearance,it appears they are becoming ready for renewal
(5.2.6)The offside lower outer sill as far as can be seen has surface corrosion present along its length behind its protective cover
(6.1.4)The offside front lower outer wing has corrosion forming,it appears that it will soon require attention
(7.1.2a)The front exhaust system has a slight leak present
(8.2.3)The nearside front windscreen washer(s) are ready for service and adjustments
SECTION - 2 - STEERING (INCLUDING SUSPENSION)
SECTION - 5 - SEAT BELTS
SECTION - 6 - BODY,STRUCTURE AND GENERAL ITEMS
SECTION - 7 - EXHAUST,FUEL AND EMISSIONS
SECTION - 8 - DRIVERS VIEW OF THE ROAD
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
advise both rear drop sills starting to deteriate + corrode
Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Tigra?
Based on 654,705 MOT tests across 55,160 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
Don't risk it. Know before you buy.
Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
R973 EDM is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra in Blue with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 43.8%.
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 R973 EDM, 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of R973 EDM?
You can check the full history of R973 EDM by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was R973 EDM registered?
R973 EDM is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 21 November 1997.
Is R973 EDM safe to buy?
The MOT history for R973 EDM shows 16 tests with a 43.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does R973 EDM have outstanding finance?
Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on R973 EDM. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.
No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.