MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
156,175 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
all tyres on/near limit...poor
front brakes worn
oil leaks
sill covers fitted
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
all tyres on/near limit...poor
front brakes worn
oil leaks
sill covers fitted
Front brake pads are very worn.
Drivers door check strap has no detent action.
Drivers seat belt does not retract without assistance and webbing has slight damage.
Exhaust rear silencer is corroded and weak at entry pipe.
Malfunction indicator light is staying on.
Middle exhaust silencer rattles internally.
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)
Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b) DANGEROUS
Drivers door check strap has no detent action.
Drivers seat belt does not retract without assistance and webbing has slight damage.
Exhaust rear silencer is corroded and weak at entry pipe.
Foot brake seems to lock rear wheels too readily. **Possibly dangerous**
Front brake pads are very worn.
Malfunction indicator light is staying on.
Middle exhaust silencer rattles internally.
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Malfunction indicator light is staying on.
Nearside front tyre is worn close to limit at inner shoulder.
Offside front and offside rear indicators are showing fairly pale in colour. (new orange bulbs should be fitted)
Offside front tyre is worn to limit (bald) at inner shoulder.
Rear brakes still seem to lock up prematurely - **could be dangerous**.
Rear wiper blade is in very poor condition.
Small amount of movement at offside front strut top mount when unloaded.
Steering rack is leaking slightly at pinion area.
Windscreen is cracked at offside top corner. (not in testable area)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b) DANGEROUS
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Malfunction indicator light is staying on.
Nearside front tyre is worn close to limit at inner shoulder.
Offside front and offside rear indicators are showing fairly pale in colour. (new orange bulbs should be fitted)
Offside front tyre is worn to limit (bald) at inner shoulder.
Rear wiper blade is in very poor condition.
Small amount of movement at offside front strut top mount when unloaded.
Steering rack is leaking slightly at pinion area.
Vehicle does not take up foreward drive correctly when under load.
Windscreen is cracked at offside top corner. (not in testable area)
Rear brakes are locking prematurely.
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Oil leak
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Tigra?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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R220 SWA is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra in Red with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
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 R220 SWA, 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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R220 SWA is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 24 September 1997.
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