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VJI 7704

1997 Vauxhall Tigra

Yellow Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

102,273 mi
Last recorded102,273 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2011
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Tigra79,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVJI 7704
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2011 102,273 miles

windscreen damage offside

offside front flasher bulb fading

bonnet release handle insecure

Fail 9 Mar 2011 102,237 miles

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

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)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

bonnet release is insecure

windscreen damage offside

Pass 3 Apr 2010 91,877 miles

BOTH REAR CHASSIS RAILS STARTING TO CORRODE

BOTH REAR INNER SILLS STARTING TO CORRODE

BOTH REAR TYRES VERY LOW

BOTH REAR WHEEL ARCHS STARTING TO CORRODE

SECOND EXHAUST JOINT HAS SLIGHT LEAK

chip in windscreen

rear brakes just in balance

Fail 31 Mar 2010 91,872 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)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

BOTH REAR CHASSIS RAILS STARTING TO CORRODE

BOTH REAR INNER SILLS STARTING TO CORRODE

BOTH REAR TYRES VERY LOW

BOTH REAR WHEEL ARCHS STARTING TO CORRODE

HANDBRAKE HAS SLACK

SECOND EXHAUST JOINT HAS SLIGHT LEAK

Pass 26 Mar 2009 88,924 miles

both front inner tyre walls perishing , early rectification advised

both rear chassis rails and rear inner valance corroding

both rear inner sills corroded

both rear top coil spring mounting areas corroding

both rear tyres getting low

chip in windscreen , early rectification advised

handbrake has slack

slight rotation noise from n/s rear wheel

Fail 20 Mar 2009 88,924 miles

Brake valve damaged (3.6.A.2c)

Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

both front inner tyre walls perishing , early rectification advised

both rear chassis rails and rear inner valance corroding

both rear inner sills corroded

both rear top coil spring mounting areas corroding

both rear tyres getting low

chip in windscreen , early rectification advised

handbrake has slack

slight rotation noise from n/s rear wheel

Pass 15 Mar 2008 81,016 miles

BOTH REAR TOP COIL SPRING MOUNTING AREAS AND BOTH REAR INNER AND OUTER SILLS CORRODING

DAMPNESS AROUND N/S FRONT STRUT

DAMPNESS AROUND O/S OF STEERING RACK

FIRST EXHAUST JOINT VERY WEAK

H/BRAKE HAS SLACK

N/S REAR WHEEL HAS SLIGHT BINDING

O/S FRONT BRAKE HOSE END CORRODING

Fail 21 Mar 2007 75,037 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 emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Pass 21 Mar 2007 75,037 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Pass 3 Aug 2006 70,815 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2006 72,915 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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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VJI 7704 is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra in Yellow with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 VJI 7704, 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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VJI 7704 is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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