MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
111,497 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
corrosion noted on o/s rear wheel arch advise attention
rear exhuast close to rear axle advise attention
o/s bottom ball joint gaiter split
o/s/f disc corroding
rear tyres wearing on inner egdes
slight play @ both rear wheel bearings
some metal brake pipes just beginning to corrode
some parts of vehicle beginning to corrode
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
o/s bottom ball joint gaiter split
o/s/f disc corroding
rear tyres wearing on inner egdes
slight play @ both rear wheel bearings
some metal brake pipes just beginning to corrode
some parts of vehicle beginning to corrode
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
advisory.both front tyres worn bald on inner shoulder.advise attention/renewal.
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
advisory.both front tyres worn bald on inner shoulder.advise attention/renewal.
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Tigra?
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R242 CVW is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 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 R242 CVW, 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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R242 CVW is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 31 October 1997.
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