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K6 DOT

1998 Vauxhall Tigra

Silver Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

59,626 mi
Last recorded59,626 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Tigra72,844 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK6 DOT
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 59,626 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2025 58,586 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2024 57,272 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2023 56,648 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2022 55,185 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2021 54,692 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2020 54,683 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking / ageing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2019 54,667 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Nov 2019 54,665 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2018 54,630 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Nov 2017 54,570 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 54,483 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 54,397 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 54,274 miles

Plastic sill covers obscure some prescribed areas

Pass 24 Oct 2013 54,164 miles

Plastic sill covers obscuring some prescribed areas

Fail 18 Oct 2013 54,155 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Plastic sill covers obscuring some prescribed areas

Pass 16 Oct 2012 54,025 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Plastic sill covers fitted, obscuring some prescribed areas

Pass 21 Oct 2011 53,911 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2010 53,719 miles

Nearside rear tyre - tread cracking up due to age & standing for long periods

Pass 19 Oct 2009 53,611 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2008 53,475 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 16 Nov 2007 53,039 miles

Air bag warning light illuminated.

Corrosion developing along both sills - difficult to assess (sill skirts)

Moisture in O/S headlamp assy. (not affecting pattern)

N/S front tyre showing signs of age (cracking) also side wall damage to inner edge - Advise replacement

Noise from drive belt area of engine (jingleing)

Oil leak from engine (pressure switch?)

Rear tyres showing signs of age (sidewalls cracking)

Pass 5 Jan 2007 49,895 miles

front number plate cracked

n/s front tyre feathering

Fail 5 Jan 2007 49,889 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s front tyre feathering

Pass 19 Jan 2006 45,068 miles

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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K6 DOT is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra in Silver with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 K6 DOT, 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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K6 DOT is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 21 September 1998.

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