MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
62,532 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b) DANGEROUS
Horn not working (1.6.2a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8) DANGEROUS
Battery insecure
no rear seats or seat belts fitted to rear
no sun visors fitted
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
front number plate cracked
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
front number plate cracked
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Tigra?
Based on 654,705 MOT tests across 55,160 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R689 XKL is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.
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 R689 XKL, 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 R689 XKL registered?
R689 XKL is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 10 November 1997.
Is R689 XKL safe to buy?
The MOT history for R689 XKL shows 7 tests with a 42.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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