MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
128,465 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
both rear brake hose ferrules slightly corroded
both rear spring mounts slightly corroded
both rear under sills slightly corroded
off side front tyre wall damaged
unable to check outer sills due to covers
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 Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
both rear brake hose ferrules slightly corroded
both rear spring mounts slightly corroded
both rear under sills slightly corroded
off side front tyre wall damaged
unable to check outer sills due to covers
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Tigra?
Based on 654,705 MOT tests across 55,160 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R48 LOJ is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra in Silver with a 1,598cc 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 R48 LOJ, 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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R48 LOJ is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 27 October 1997.
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