MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
103,292 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
underside of v ehicle corroded
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner sill (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
underside of v ehicle corroded
REAR SUBFRAME CORRODED
UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE CORRODED
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
both rear inner sills heavily corroded
front brake pad getting low
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
both rear inner sills heavily corroded
front brake pad getting low
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
both rear chassis rails corroded
both rear inner sills heavily corroded
front brake pads aprox 50% worn
offside headlamp condensated
Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Tigra?
Based on 654,705 MOT tests across 55,160 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R659 VLH is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
Across all 1998 Vauxhall Tigra models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.7% with a typical mileage of 72,844 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 R659 VLH, 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 28 years old, this Vauxhall Tigra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was R659 VLH registered?
R659 VLH is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 10 February 1998.
Is R659 VLH safe to buy?
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