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R993 MSA

1997 Vauxhall Tigra

Green Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

90,777 mi
Last recorded90,777 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2009
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Tigra79,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR993 MSA
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2009 90,777 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 20 Feb 2009 90,741 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

exhaust fouling parking brake cable

Pass 24 Dec 2007 85,416 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 24 Dec 2007 85,416 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 16 Dec 2006 77,238 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2005 69,850 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2005 69,580 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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R993 MSA is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra in Green with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 R993 MSA, 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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What year was R993 MSA registered?

R993 MSA is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 18 December 1997.

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