MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
110,516 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Oil leak
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
both rear tyres badly perished but plys/cords not visible
corrosion to both rear inner sills
front wipers slightly smeary
nearside rear secondary sidelight in/op, both front side lights dim,both head lights have poor image.
Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Oil leak
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
both rear tyres badly perished but plys/cords not visible
corrosion to both rear inner sills
front wipers slightly smeary
nearside rear secondary sidelight in/op, both front side lights dim,both head lights have poor image.
both front brake discs very pitted
engine appears to be burning oil
offside rear tyre perishing
slight play in both rear wheel bearings
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
battery flat
both front brake discs very pitted
engine appears to be burning oil
offside rear tyre perishing
slight play in both rear wheel bearings
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
oil leak on engine
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
oil leak on engine
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Tigra?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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R252 YKL is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.
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 R252 YKL, 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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R252 YKL is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 30 September 1997.
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