MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
76,354 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Rear 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 Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Battery insecure
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
excessive surface corrosion both sides rear inner sills
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
excessive surface corrosion both sides rear inner sills
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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R197 APP is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra in Green with a 1,389cc 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 R197 APP, 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 R197 APP registered?
R197 APP is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 27 August 1997.
Is R197 APP safe to buy?
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