MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
118,034 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Oil leak
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
rear wheel arches rusted
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
rear brake hose ferrules rusted
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Tigra?
Based on 654,705 MOT tests across 55,160 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R968 FWR is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra in Green with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 R968 FWR, 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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R968 FWR is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 14 August 1997.
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