MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
117,139 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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front discs rusty
nsf track rod end has slight play
os chassis rusty
small stone chips front screen
Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (1.7.4b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b) DANGEROUS
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
front brake discs rusty
o/s/r floor rusty
slight damage to n/s/f wheel
Both rear wheel bearings slight play
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
n/s/r outer sill corroded but not holed
o/s/r floor holed but repaired on inside
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Tigra?
Based on 654,705 MOT tests across 55,160 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R156 XKP is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 R156 XKP, 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 R156 XKP registered?
R156 XKP is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 31 December 1997.
Is R156 XKP safe to buy?
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