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R159 CBP

1998 Vauxhall Tigra

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

81,319 mi
Last recorded81,319 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2012
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Tigra72,844 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR159 CBP
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2012 81,319 miles

bonnet cable holder broken

Fail 31 Jul 2012 81,319 miles

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

bonnet cable holder broken

Pass 19 Jul 2011 78,655 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2011 78,655 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Jul 2010 76,577 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

n/s/f tyre slight deflated

Pass 30 Jul 2009 72,049 miles

Oil leak

Fail 16 Jul 2009 71,492 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 Jul 2008 62,823 miles
Pass 19 May 2007 55,157 miles
Fail 18 May 2007 55,141 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

Pass 10 May 2006 47,035 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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R159 CBP is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 R159 CBP, 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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R159 CBP is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 8 June 1998.

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