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B4 HLY

1998 Vauxhall Tigra

Silver Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2024
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

17,490 mi
Last recorded17,490 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2023
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Tigra72,844 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB4 HLY
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2023 17,490 miles

corrision front and rear axles

Pass 27 Jan 2022 17,480 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

both front brake flexy pipe ferrules corroded

both front suspension arms corroded

both rear sills corroded

rear axel corroded

Pass 10 Feb 2021 17,473 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both rear inner sills corroded

rear axle corroded

Pass 21 Jan 2020 17,465 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2019 17,454 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 17,424 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2017 17,242 miles

o/s/f brake flexy ferrule slightly corroded

Fail 26 Jan 2017 17,242 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

o/s/f brake flexy ferrule slightly corroded

Pass 3 Aug 2015 17,157 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2015 17,157 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 8 Aug 2014 16,960 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 8 Aug 2013 16,477 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 15,064 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 13,564 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 13,520 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 13,465 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 13,280 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2008 13,280 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2007 13,105 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

reverse lights inop

Pass 19 Jul 2006 12,931 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Tigra?

Based on 654,705 MOT tests across 55,160 vehicles.

67.3%
Pass Rate
4,652
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
55,160
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 29,142
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 17,988
Stop lamp not working 17,550
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 17,222
position lamp(s) not working 14,989
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B4 HLY is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra in Silver with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 B4 HLY, 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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B4 HLY is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 7 August 1998.

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