MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
114,608 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Inner Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
slight blow from rear box rear end
noise from cam belt area
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
nearside rear position inner lamp not working.
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Tigra?
Based on 654,705 MOT tests across 55,160 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R942 TLW is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra in Silver with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 R942 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 R942 TLW registered?
R942 TLW is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 1 August 1997.
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