MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
121,462 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
engine oil leaks
heavy corrosion on closing sills
movement in o/s/r wheel bearing
o/s floor corroded
Brake load sensing valve has been disconnected and was fitted as standard (3.6.E.2)
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 Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
heavy engine oil leaks.
o/s/r floor corroded in places.
rear closing sills hefavily corroded and weak.
slight play in n/s/r wheel bearing.
splits in o/s/f tyre outer side wall.
washers poorly aimed.
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
rear inner sills rusty
sill covers
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
rear inner sills rusty
sill covers
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
JUDDER ON N/S/F BRAKE ON 25%
N/S/F WIPER COULD CLEAN BETTER
O/S/R PARKING BRAKE CABLE CORRODED
O/S/R TYRE ON 1-6MM
Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
general underside corrosion.
Nearside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
general underside corrosion.
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
washer pump slow
wipers starting to streak screen
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Tigra?
Based on 654,705 MOT tests across 55,160 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R196 NGD is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra in Green with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 R196 NGD, 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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R196 NGD is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 6 March 1998.
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