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R199 GBU

1998 Vauxhall Tigra

Silver Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

114,104 mi
Last recorded114,104 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2011
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Tigra72,844 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR199 GBU
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2011 114,104 miles

Both front door seal area starting to corroded

Front discs corroded inner edge

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Fail 10 Oct 2011 114,087 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Both front door seal area starting to corroded

Front discs corroded inner edge

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Oct 2010 109,427 miles

Advise general underbody corrosion taking place.

Advise osf brake disc inner surface area corroded.

Advise parking brake application uneven.

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 1 Oct 2010 109,427 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Advise general underbody corrosion taking place.

Advise osf brake disc inner surface area corroded.

Advise parking brake application uneven.

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2009 103,944 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2008 99,774 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2007
Pass 19 Aug 2006 89,873 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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R199 GBU is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra in Silver 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 R199 GBU, 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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R199 GBU is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 29 April 1998.

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