MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
136,682 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Battery insecure
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Oil leak
front wipers poor
plastic sill covers fitted
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
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)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Battery insecure
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Oil leak
front wipers poor
plastic sill covers fitted
Battery insecure
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
n/r/light one of two bulbs not working
rear exhaust rubbing on body
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d) DANGEROUS
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Battery insecure
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Bad engine oil leaks
Both front wiper blades splitting. Borderline pass
Corrosion developing on under side,rear of sills and rear wheel arches
Front number plate slightly damaged
Headlamp beam images deteriorating
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Play in both rear wheel bearings
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Bad engine oil leaks
Both front wiper blades splitting. Borderline pass
Corrosion developing on under side,rear of sills and rear wheel arches
Front number plate slightly damaged
Headlamp beam images deteriorating
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Play in both rear wheel bearings
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Corrosion starting on rear of inner sills
Head lamp beam images poor
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear tyre valves perishing
Slight play in both rear wheel bearings
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS
Corrosion starting on rear of inner sills
Engine oil on minimum
Head lamp beam images poor
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front 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
Rear tyre valves perishing
Slight play in both rear wheel bearings
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Tigra?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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R371 EVF is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra in Red with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
Across all 1998 Vauxhall Tigra models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.7% with a typical mileage of 72,844 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 R371 EVF, 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 28 years old, this Vauxhall Tigra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was R371 EVF registered?
R371 EVF is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 6 March 1998.
Is R371 EVF safe to buy?
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