MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
124,417 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 after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
exhaust system in poor condition
passenger door heavily corroded
passenger rear floor corroded through, not in a structual place
front tyres wearing low 2-3mm
n/s/r tyre slight out of shape
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
corrosion to front exhaust joint
front brake disc;s & pads [ 75% worn ]
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Rear Brake linkage locking device insecure (3.5.1l)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
corrosion to front exhaust joint
front brake disc;s & pads [ 75% worn ]
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
corrosion to front exhaust joint
front brake disc;s & pads [ 75% worn ]
Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
cuts on inner sidewall of offside front tyre
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Tigra?
Based on 654,705 MOT tests across 55,160 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R181 HAC is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra in Green with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.
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 R181 HAC, 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 R181 HAC registered?
R181 HAC is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 31 December 1997.
Is R181 HAC safe to buy?
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