MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
93,758 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Off side rear seat belt stock belt cover missing
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both&sides (2.4.A.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both&sides (3.6.B.4e)
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both&sides (2.4.A.3)
Steering rack slightly leaking
nearside rear tyre cracking on inner edge
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
nearside rear tyre cracking on inner edge
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Oil leak
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
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)
Oil leak
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)
Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Both front discs slightly rusted
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)
Both front discs slightly rusted
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
nearside windscreen wiper blade split on end
offside rear tyre cracking on inner and outer tread edge
Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
nearside windscreen wiper blade split on end
offside rear tyre cracking on inner and outer tread edge
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING BADLY ON INER EDGES, CHECK ADJUST TRACK
Nearside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3) DANGEROUS
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Tigra?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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R238 TCR is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.
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 R238 TCR, 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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R238 TCR is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 16 August 1997.
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