MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
122,864 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
corrosion to both door shuts
corrosion to front cross member
corrosion to inner sills (rear)
corrosion to rear lower pannel
o/s/r parking brake cable corroded and starting to fray
o/s/r wheel arch corroded
pin hole in steering rack gaiter N/S
play in o/s/r wheel bearing
rear chassis around rear springs corroded
slight exhaust blow at centre
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)
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
both front tyres worn on inner edge (185/55vr15)
engine over heating
gear box oil leak
nearside and offside rear inner sills corroded
offside front tyre wall slightly damaged
outer sill covers fitted
power steering rack damp
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Tigra?
Based on 654,705 MOT tests across 55,160 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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S852 RAR is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 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 S852 RAR, 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 S852 RAR registered?
S852 RAR is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 1 September 1998.
Is S852 RAR safe to buy?
The MOT history for S852 RAR shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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