MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
127,167 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Battery insecure
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Coolant leak
Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Rear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Rear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Rear Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
Rear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Rear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Rear Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
rear brake ferrouls corroding
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Tigra?
Based on 654,705 MOT tests across 55,160 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P118 UAB is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.
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 P118 UAB, 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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P118 UAB is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 6 January 1997.
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