MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
126,139 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Oil leak
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
corrosion to both inner sills
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Oil leak
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
both rear tyres ON LEGAL LIMIT inner edge and worn uneven inner edge
corrosion to both outer door sills
corrosion to chaasis at rear
engine management light on
front discs slightly pitted inner faces
load compensature valve slightly seized
nearside rear inner sidelight not working
power steering pump damp
sill covers fitted
185/50/15 tyres fitted to front †195/55/15 tyres fitted to rear
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
rear silencer box poorly fitted
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Tigra?
Based on 654,705 MOT tests across 55,160 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R789 LYJ is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra in Blue with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 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 R789 LYJ, 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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R789 LYJ is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 20 February 1998.
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