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R202 UHP

1998 Vauxhall Tigra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

70,151 mi
Last recorded70,151 miles
Recorded on27 May 2014
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Tigra72,844 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR202 UHP
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 May 2014 70,151 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

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

after-market exhaust fitted (noise level ok)

both front chassis rails slightly corroded

both rear chassis rails slightly corroded

both rear floors slightly corroded

both rear wheel arches slightly corroded

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

drivers inner door handle sticking slightly

front cross member slightly corroded

offside doorstep area slightly corroded

offside rear closing panel slightly corroded

offside rear outersill slightly corroded

offside rear undersill slightly corroded

outersill covers fitted maybe consealing corrosion

rear axle slightly corroded

Fail 23 May 2014 70,148 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

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

after-market exhaust fitted (noise level ok)

both front chassis rails slightly corroded

both rear chassis rails slightly corroded

both rear floors slightly corroded

both rear wheel arches slightly corroded

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

drivers inner door handle sticking slightly

front cross member slightly corroded

offside doorstep area slightly corroded

offside rear closing panel slightly corroded

offside rear outersill slightly corroded

offside rear undersill slightly corroded

outersill covers fitted maybe consealing corrosion

rear axle slightly corroded

Pass 24 May 2013 68,804 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front catalyctic converter flange broken

nearside front tyre tread is low (2.3mm)

offside front headlamp has condensation inside lamp and starting to effect beam pattern image

offside outer sill step corroding when door opened

offside rear and nearside rear inner sills are corroding

offside rear tyre has a screw/nail in tread which is not repairable

rear of catalyctic converter clamp is corroded and broken

unable to examine outer sills fully due to skirting covers fitted

Pass 21 May 2012 67,525 miles

both door closures rusting

both rear closing panels rusting

rear chassis rusting

Pass 23 May 2011 66,572 miles

offside and nearside rear closure panels surface rust.

Pass 19 May 2010 64,993 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

rear brake imbalance

Fail 13 May 2010 64,949 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

rear brake imbalance

Pass 20 May 2009 63,648 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 27 May 2008 61,765 miles
Fail 27 May 2008 61,762 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2007 50,069 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2005 40,969 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2005 40,969 miles

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

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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R202 UHP is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 R202 UHP, 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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R202 UHP is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 9 July 1998.

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