MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
114,185 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
n/s door mirror not secure
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
o/s rear wheel bearing slight noise
near side rear tyre side wall cracking
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Tigra?
Based on 654,705 MOT tests across 55,160 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R53 WYC is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra in Red 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 R53 WYC, 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 R53 WYC registered?
R53 WYC is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 26 September 1997.
Is R53 WYC safe to buy?
The MOT history for R53 WYC 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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