MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
83,939 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
front discs deteriorated
front reg deteriorated
n/s/f and o/s/f tyres bald on edges and close to legal limit
n/s/f anjd o/s/f seatbelt inertia slightly weak
n/s/r and o/s/r inner sils slight corroded
oil leak
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
front discs deteriorated
front reg deteriorated
n/s/f and o/s/f tyres bald on edges and close to legal limit
n/s/f anjd o/s/f seatbelt inertia slightly weak
n/s/r and o/s/r inner sils slight corroded
oil leak
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
air freshner on int. mirror
bodywork damage to bonnet
both front tyre side walls wearing
both front tyres wearing on edges
both rear hand brake cables sticking in swivels
emissions test aborted due to over heating
engine management light on dash
front number plate damaged
general wear on front discs
o/s/r floor pan enlarged water drain hole
plastic covers fitted over sils
possible fault with engine cooling fan
surface rust on parts of susp.
underside of car has surface rust in places
Battery insecure
front number plate in poor condition
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Battery insecure
front number plate in poor condition
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
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 RFV is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra in Green with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 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 R968 RFV, 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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What year was R968 RFV registered?
R968 RFV is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 26 March 1998.
Is R968 RFV safe to buy?
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