MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
120,565 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Non obligatory mirror damaged
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
nearside door mirror missing
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
non obligatory mirror damaged
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Tigra?
Based on 654,705 MOT tests across 55,160 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R262 AKX is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra in Black with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 R262 AKX, 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 R262 AKX registered?
R262 AKX is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 1 August 1997.
Is R262 AKX safe to buy?
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