MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
109,236 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
compensator valve spring not connected
offside front tyre buld on inner edge
rear wiper blade split
Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
compensator valve spring not connected
offside front tyre buld on inner edge
rear wiper blade split
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Oil leak
brake pedal soft
rack & pinion oil leak
very heavy corrosion inc sills (plastic sill covers should be removed to confirm condition),n/s/f sill inside door shut area,inner sills,floor,suspension,rear coil springs (very poor suggest replace),flexible brake pipe unions etc
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Oil leak
brake pedal soft
rack & pinion oil leak
rear tyres very poor cracking (o/s/r tyre was at 5psi)
very heavy corrosion inc sills (plastic sill covers should be removed to confirm condition),n/s/f sill inside door shut area,inner sills,floor,suspension,rear coil springs (very poor suggest replace),flexible brake pipe unions etc
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
both front bottom ball joint gaiters torn(may fail mot next year)
corrosion inc inner sills(outer sills plastic covers),suspension inc heavy rear coil spring corrosion suggest replace ,etc
engine noise, oil down & several small oil leaks.
nail n/s/r tyre shoulder also poor age cracking.
rear number plate light poor contact
suggest brake overhaul poor footbrake feel & handbrake cable poor/start sticking.
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
near side front wiper poor
near side petrol tank dampness
number plate light suspect contact
number plates discolour
suspension corrosion
engine oil down
front suspension corrosion
near side front bottom ball joint cover split
near side rear tyre two nails in tread pressure ok
rear inner sills start of corrosion - plastic sill covers
rear wiper split
registration plates discolour - rear light suspect contact
near side rear wheel bearing play
engine oil down
front brake discs corrosion
near side front and off side front tyres cracks
near side front drive shaft boot clip poor
off side front sidelight suspect contact
Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
n/s and o/s steps coroded
Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Tigra?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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R953 DFM is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.
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 R953 DFM, 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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R953 DFM is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 2 January 1998.
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