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R119 BAR

1998 Vauxhall Tigra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

101,467 mi
Last recorded101,467 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2014
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Tigra72,844 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR119 BAR
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 13 Nov 2014 101,467 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

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)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

N/S DOOR MIRROR LOOSE.

N/S/R AND O/S/R INNER SILL SECTION GETTIUNG VERY WEAK.

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

O/S/F AND N/S/F CHASSIS SECTIONS AT LOWER ARM FRONT FIXING GETTING VERY WEAK.

O/S/F FLOOR PAN GETTING WEAK.

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2013 97,665 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

N/S/R CHASSIS SECTION GETTING WEAK.

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

O/S AND N/S REAR INNER SILL SECTIONS GETTING VERY WEAK.

O/S OUTER SILL SECTION IN DOOR SHUT, VERY WEAK DUE TO CORROSION UNALBE TO SEE ALL OF SILL SECTION DUE TO SIDE SKIRTS.

O/S/F FLOOR PAN GETTING WEAK.

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 18 Nov 2013 97,665 miles

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)

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

N/S/R CHASSIS SECTION GETTING WEAK.

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

O/S AND N/S REAR INNER SILL SECTIONS GETTING VERY WEAK.

O/S OUTER SILL SECTION IN DOOR SHUT, VERY WEAK DUE TO CORROSION UNALBE TO SEE ALL OF SILL SECTION DUE TO SIDE SKIRTS.

O/S/F FLOOR PAN GETTING WEAK.

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Nov 2012 90,089 miles

ALL OF EXHAUST SYSTEM VERY POOR.

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

O/S/F FLOOR PAN GETTING WEAK.

O/S/R AND N/S/R INNER SILL SECTIONS GETTING WEAK.

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 10 Nov 2012 89,773 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

ALL OF EXHAUST SYSTEM VERY POOR.

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

O/S/F FLOOR PAN GETTING WEAK.

O/S/R AND N/S/R INNER SILL SECTIONS GETTING WEAK.

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2011 83,515 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2011 83,515 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 13 Sep 2010 72,762 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

N/S AND O/S INNER SILL SECTIONS GETTING WEAK.

N/S/R TYRE AGE CRACKING.

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

O/S/F TYRE WEARING LOW ON THE INSIDE EDGE.

Fail 13 Sep 2010 72,762 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

N/S AND O/S INNER SILL SECTIONS GETTING WEAK.

N/S/R TYRE AGE CRACKING.

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

O/S/F TYRE WEARING LOW ON THE INSIDE EDGE.

Pass 14 Sep 2009
Fail 14 Sep 2009 57,977 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2008 41,103 miles

o/s screen chipped out side swept area

play/knocking from steering system

Pass 24 Sep 2007 38,001 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 36,119 miles

drivers seat unable to tilt forward

front no plate cracked

screen chipped o/s

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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R119 BAR is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R119 BAR, 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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R119 BAR is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 9 April 1998.

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