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R149 WGW

1998 Vauxhall Tigra

Green Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

77,111 mi
Last recorded77,111 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2011
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Tigra72,844 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR149 WGW
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2011 77,111 miles

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

advise nearside front tyre cuts in outer wall.

Pass 13 Jan 2010 72,236 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2010 72,236 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2009 62,366 miles

1)o/s/r ind bulb going white

2)o/s/r tyre outer sidewall cracking

3)n/s/r tyre outer sidewall heavily cracked

4)corrosion rear exhaust box & baffles loose

5)oil leak from engine

Fail 16 Jan 2009 62,366 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

1)o/s/r ind bulb going white

2)o/s/r tyre outer sidewall cracking

3)n/s/r tyre outer sidewall heavily cracked

4)corrosion rear exhaust box & baffles loose

5)oil leak from engine

Pass 17 Jan 2008 56,135 miles

n/s/r tyre outerside wall cracking (age)

o/s/f seat does not tilt forward

Fail 17 Jan 2008 56,135 miles

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

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

front pads low discs worn

n/s/r tyre outerside wall cracking (age)

o/s/f seat does not tilt forward

Pass 18 Jan 2007 50,287 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2007 50,287 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2006 44,500 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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R149 WGW is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra in Green with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R149 WGW, 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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R149 WGW is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 28 January 1998.

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