MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
71,001 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 has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)
Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Oil leak
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
engine light illuminated
front exhaust to mid exhaust clamp deteriorated
nearside and offside rear outer tyre wall perished but not exposing cord
offside front tyre outer wall perished but not exposing cord
Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
o/s/f tyre side wall cracking and scuffed
Battery insecure
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Battery insecure
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
STRONGLY ADVISE wipers not self parking correctly
strongly advise .nearside front tyre touching tie rods,on right hand lock
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
STRONGLY ADVISE wipers not self parking correctly
strongly advise .nearside front tyre touching tie rods,on right hand lock
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Tigra?
Based on 654,705 MOT tests across 55,160 vehicles.
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R208 EDM is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra in Blue with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 R208 EDM, 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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What year was R208 EDM registered?
R208 EDM is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 3 June 1998.
Is R208 EDM safe to buy?
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