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R115 CGT

1998 Vauxhall Tigra

Grey Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

94,758 mi
Last recorded94,758 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2013
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Tigra72,844 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR115 CGT
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2013 94,758 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 88,999 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Fail 10 Aug 2012 88,999 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Fail 24 Aug 2011 83,043 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

cant check outer5 sill probally side skirts fitted

front bumber and bonett damage

Pass 24 Aug 2011 83,043 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

cant check outer5 sill probally side skirts fitted

front bumber and bonett damage

Pass 16 Aug 2010 76,017 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

corrosion to inner sills and chassis rails

n/s/r inner side light not working

n/s/r tyre worn unevenly tread

o/s/r tyre heavily cracked and perished

plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 6 Aug 2009 70,311 miles

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

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

o s r tyre side wall perished

Pass 6 Aug 2009 70,311 miles

o s r tyre side wall perished

Pass 19 Sep 2008 64,844 miles

number plate lamp lense missing

Pass 31 Aug 2007 55,364 miles

FRONT TYRES WEARING ON INNER EDGES

N/S FRONT TYRE HAS CUT ON OUTER SIDE WALL

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Sep 2006 46,928 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 45,200 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

offside rear tyre perished

Fail 19 Apr 2006 45,200 miles

Brake load sensing valve has been disconnected and was fitted as standard (3.6.E.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

offside rear tyre perished

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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R115 CGT is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra in Grey with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 R115 CGT, 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 R115 CGT registered?

R115 CGT is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 17 February 1998.

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