MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
113,518 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Back panel corroded and holed.
Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Slight corrosion to underside;inner sills and rear spring mount areas.
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Back panel corroded and holed.
Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Slight corrosion to underside;inner sills and rear spring mount areas.
O/s/r tyre has slight damage to sidewall.
Permissable corrosion to underside, mainly at rear, around springs and inner sills.
o/s/f tyre wearing slightly in inner edge.
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
N/s/r inner side light doesn,t work.
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
O/s/r tyre has slight damage to sidewall.
Permissable corrosion to underside, mainly at rear, around springs and inner sills.
o/s/f tyre wearing slightly in inner edge.
o/s/r brake slightly noisey on application.
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Permissable surface corrosion to inner sills.
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Tigra?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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R185 JRE is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra in Black with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
Across all 1998 Vauxhall Tigra models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.7% with a typical mileage of 72,844 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 R185 JRE, 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 28 years old, this Vauxhall Tigra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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R185 JRE is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 1 May 1998.
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