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R216 TYD

1998 Vauxhall Tigra

Black Petrol 1380cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2012
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

101,290 mi
Last recorded101,290 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2011
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Tigra72,844 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR216 TYD
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,380cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2011 101,290 miles

Oil leak

both rear outter sills slightly corroded

Fail 21 Sep 2011 101,290 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

both rear outter sills slightly corroded

Pass 8 Sep 2010 97,655 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

all four tyre close to legal limit

nearside and offside door steps have light corrosion

oofside and nearside inner sill areas lightly corroded

plastic outer sill covers fitted at time of test

rear wiper blade split

Pass 28 Sep 2009 95,415 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 95,415 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

NS and OS inner and outer sills has corrosion.

Seat belt pre-tensioner has been activated

Fail 10 Sep 2009 95,379 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Catalyst has a slight blow.

OS and NS inner and outer sills starting to show signs of corrosion.

Seat belt pre-tensioner has been activated

Pass 14 Aug 2008 89,495 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both front seat belt pre-tensioners have been activated

nearside front tyre perished and cracking

offside rear tyre perished and cracking

this vehicle has been involved in a collision which may have affected its structural integrity

Pass 3 Aug 2007 86,395 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2007 86,294 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Jul 2006 83,127 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2006 83,127 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 26 Sep 2005 75,110 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

oil leak

seat belt pre-tensioner has been activated

Fail 26 Sep 2005 75,108 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

oil leak

seat belt pre-tensioner has been activated

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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R216 TYD is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra in Black with a 1,380cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 R216 TYD, 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 R216 TYD registered?

R216 TYD is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 15 May 1998.

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