MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
93,522 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
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)
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned (1.4.A.2b) DANGEROUS
bad engine oil leak.
Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)
Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
bad engine oil leak.
Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
hand brake cables corroded
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
hand brake cables corroded
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Tigra?
Based on 654,705 MOT tests across 55,160 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R225 DRE is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra in Blue with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 R225 DRE, 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 R225 DRE registered?
R225 DRE is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 1 August 1997.
Is R225 DRE safe to buy?
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