MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
113,350 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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deep cracks in nearside rear tyre inner sidewall
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)
Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
deep cracks in nearside rear tyre inner sidewall
Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Tigra?
Based on 654,705 MOT tests across 55,160 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R697 TLW is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 R697 TLW, 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 R697 TLW registered?
R697 TLW is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 1 August 1997.
Is R697 TLW safe to buy?
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