MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
85,952 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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o/s/f tyre worn on iner edge
water pump leaking
Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)
Front Headlamp aim too low boh front (1.8)
Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor to sill (2.4.A.3)
o/s/f tyre worn on iner edge
water pump leaking
Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)
Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Offside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
n/s wing slight damage
Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
n/s/r inner sill corroded
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
n/s/r inner sill corroded
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Tigra?
Based on 654,705 MOT tests across 55,160 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R551 EAN is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra in Red with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 R551 EAN, 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 R551 EAN registered?
R551 EAN is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 31 August 1997.
Is R551 EAN safe to buy?
The MOT history for R551 EAN shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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