MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
132,835 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear 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 Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)
Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Centre Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS
Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Offside Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Tigra?
Based on 654,705 MOT tests across 55,160 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R785 DFA is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra in Blue with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.
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 R785 DFA, 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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R785 DFA is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 30 August 1997.
Is R785 DFA safe to buy?
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