MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
104,364 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
both front brake discs corroded and pitted
both front top strut mounts worn and play
coolant system / radiator leaking
front brake pad set wearing low
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
both front brake discs corroded and pitted
both front top strut mounts worn and play
both rear wheel bearings - roughness detected
coolant system / radiator leaking
front brake pad set wearing low
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Tigra?
Based on 654,705 MOT tests across 55,160 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R288 EGA is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 R288 EGA, 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 R288 EGA registered?
R288 EGA is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 31 December 1997.
Is R288 EGA safe to buy?
The MOT history for R288 EGA shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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