MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
81,029 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nail in offside rear tyre
Oil leak
Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
both rear flexi hose ferrules corroded
unable to fully inspect seat belt anchorages due to plastic skirts fitted
Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Oil leak
Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
both rear flexi hose ferrules corroded
unable to fully inspect seat belt anchorages due to plastic skirts fitted
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
advised front and rear tyres show wear
advised o/s/f tyre has cut in sidwall
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Tigra?
Based on 654,705 MOT tests across 55,160 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R5 SMW is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra in Blue with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 R5 SMW, 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 R5 SMW registered?
R5 SMW is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 25 November 1997.
Is R5 SMW safe to buy?
The MOT history for R5 SMW shows 6 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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