MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
114,611 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
offside rear and nearside rear wheel arches corroded slightly
front and catalytic convertor parts of the exhaust slightly deteriorated
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
front and catalytic convertor parts of the exhaust slightly deteriorated
both front tyres low on tread depth
n/s rear tyre worn unevenly across tread area
slight movement in both rear wheel bearings
slight splits in both wiper blades
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Exhaust downpipe heatshield insecure
Front brake pads low, discs worn and corroded
OSF washer jets high
OSR tyre uneven wear
Play in OSR wheel bearing
Some condensation in headlamps
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Tigra?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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R78 VUJ is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 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 R78 VUJ, 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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R78 VUJ is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 12 September 1997.
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