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R151 WFJ

1998 Vauxhall Tigra

Silver Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

65,946 mi
Last recorded65,946 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2015
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Tigra72,844 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR151 WFJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2015 65,946 miles

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Mar 2015 65,946 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 May 2014 61,300 miles

COROSSION VISABLE UNDERSIDE OFF VEHICLE NOT YET EXCESSIVE

CRACKS VISABLE IN N/S+O/S REAR TYRES NO CANVUS SHOWING

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

Fail 13 May 2014 61,300 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

COROSSION VISABLE UNDERSIDE OFF VEHICLE NOT YET EXCESSIVE

CRACKS VISABLE IN N/S+O/S REAR TYRES NO CANVUS SHOWING

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

Pass 11 May 2013 55,993 miles

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

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

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

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

o,s / n,s rear tyres cracking on side walls due to age of tyre and inside steeping

Fail 4 May 2013 55,819 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o,s / n,s rear tyres cracking on side walls due to age of tyre and inside steeping

Pass 12 May 2012 47,721 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 42,597 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 39,389 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 36,462 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 31,986 miles

indicator bulbls starting to fade (colour)

rear number plate No 5 discolouring

Fail 30 Apr 2008 31,973 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

indicator bulbls starting to fade (colour)

rear number plate No 5 discolouring

Pass 16 Apr 2007 17,232 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 9,159 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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R151 WFJ 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 71.4%.

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 R151 WFJ, 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 R151 WFJ registered?

R151 WFJ is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 12 May 1998.

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