MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
82,800 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Non obligatory mirror damaged
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a) DANGEROUS
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Rear Brake valve damaged (3.6.A.2c)
Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
n/s/f tyre low outer side
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
front brake discs scored on inner surface
Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Tigra?
Based on 654,705 MOT tests across 55,160 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R578 VAW is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra in Green with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 R578 VAW, 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 R578 VAW registered?
R578 VAW is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 20 August 1997.
Is R578 VAW safe to buy?
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