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R119 RDV

1998 Vauxhall Tigra

Silver Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

76,458 mi
Last recorded76,458 miles
Recorded on30 May 2017
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Tigra72,844 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR119 RDV
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 May 2017 76,458 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 72,697 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 63,835 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 54,254 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 45,738 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 36,934 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside rear tyre worn unevenly

Fail 30 Apr 2012 36,934 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside rear tyre worn unevenly

Pass 6 May 2011 35,805 miles

Lower Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Lower Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Nearside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

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

Pass 7 May 2010 34,779 miles

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

Rear shocks weeping

Pass 5 May 2009 33,640 miles

N/S/R perished tyre perished

O/S/R flat spotted slightly

Pass 6 May 2008 32,156 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 30,690 miles

Nearside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 May 2006 29,188 miles
Fail 10 May 2006 29,188 miles

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

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 RDV is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra in Silver with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R119 RDV, 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 RDV is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 6 March 1998.

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