VAUXHALL TIGRA1997 · 1.6L PETROL

The most recent MOT on record is from July 2011, meaning there is a significant lack of recent testing data for this vehicle. While the recorded mileage of 102,614 is low for a 29-year-old car, the historical records show a persistent and recurring pattern of corrosion and mechanical wear. The vehicle has a consistent history of corrosion affecting the rear suspension spring mountings, subframe mountings, sills, and the general vehicle structure. By the final recorded test in 2011, these issues had progressed to include a corroded rear coil spring and an exhaust gas leak. There is also a repeated pattern of play in the rear wheel bearings and issues regarding tyre wear. The condition trend appears to be worsening over the recorded period. Issues that were previously listed as advisories, such as wheel bearing play and structural corrosion, eventually resulted in failed tests or more serious defects by 2011. The low annual mileage suggests the vehicle may have been used sparingly or left standing for long periods. While this keeps the total mileage low, it often leads to accelerated corrosion and the degradation of rubber components and seals due to lack of regular movement. A buyer must prioritize a thorough inspection of the vehicle's underside and structural integrity, specifically looking for heavy corrosion on the sills, subframe, and suspension mountings.