MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
114,012 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
1/2 o/s washer jet inop
brake pipes greased
exhaust centre section-cat clamp rotten, slight blow from centre section
front tyres getting low on edges, raised tread
front wiper blades slightly split
number plate lamp lense missing
play in rear wiper arm, blade split
slight oil leak
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
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)
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R498 LBN is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra in Red with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 R498 LBN, 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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R498 LBN is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 19 December 1997.
Is R498 LBN safe to buy?
The MOT history for R498 LBN shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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