MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
88,936 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
underside of car very rusty.rear valance very corroded
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
underside of car very rusty.rear valance very corroded
Oil leak
corrosion rear floor members
Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Oil leak
Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
load sensing valve linkage tight
offside handbrake cable frayed
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Oil leak
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.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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R52 FOJ is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra in Yellow with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 R52 FOJ, 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 R52 FOJ registered?
R52 FOJ is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 31 December 1997.
Is R52 FOJ safe to buy?
The MOT history for R52 FOJ shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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