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R120 RRB

1998 Vauxhall Tigra

Green Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

82,024 mi
Last recorded82,024 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2011
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Tigra72,844 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR120 RRB
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2011 82,024 miles

condition of front number plate

corrosion to offside front brake pipe

corrosion to offside outer sill

corrosion to rear inner sills and rear coil spring mounts

uneven wear to nearside rear tyre inner edge

wear to offside front tyre inner edge

Pass 1 Sep 2010 81,201 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

customer declared engine change to 1990 year and engine code 20xe red top 3.5% co test applied

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 21 Aug 2010 81,191 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 1 Jul 2009 76,312 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside rear tyre perishing on side walls

offside rear fog light dim

Fail 31 Mar 2008 65,317 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2008 65,317 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2007 59,330 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Mar 2006 53,420 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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R120 RRB is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra in Green with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R120 RRB, 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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R120 RRB is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 28 January 1998.

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