MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
68,993 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
front number plate damaged
one of the nearside rear sidelights not working
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
nearside door mirror slightly loose
offside washer jet blocked
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
blue smoke emitted from exhaust
nearside rear tyre deteriorated
offside front tyre slightly worn on outer edge
offside washer jet blocked
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Battery insecure
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
blue smoke emitted from exhaust
nearside rear tyre deteriorated
offside front tyre slightly worn on outer edge
offside washer jet blocked
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Tigra?
Based on 654,705 MOT tests across 55,160 vehicles.
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R197 WGY is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 WGY, 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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R197 WGY is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 1 May 1998.
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