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R226 DWU

1998 Vauxhall Tigra

Silver Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2011
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

86,828 mi
Last recorded86,828 miles
Recorded on17 May 2011
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Tigra72,844 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR226 DWU
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 17 May 2011 86,828 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Coolant leak

EXhaust fouling on body

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside front tyre

OSF light lens cracked

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2010 83,782 miles
Fail 26 May 2010 83,648 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Macpherson strut upper support bearing is rough in operation (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Macpherson strut upper support bearing is rough in operation (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 24 Apr 2009 79,072 miles

front no plate discoloured battery loose oil & coolat low oil leak various rust under car front brake pads low nail in n/s/f tyre

Fail 20 Apr 2009 78,943 miles

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

Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has a combination of minor damage areas which restrict the drivers view (8.3.1c)

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

front no plate discoloured battery loose oil & coolat low oil leak various rust under car front brake pads low nail in n/s/f tyre

Pass 9 Apr 2008 72,952 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2007 66,691 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Apr 2007 66,691 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Apr 2006 56,372 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2006 55,998 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2005 43,729 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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R226 DWU is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra in Silver with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 R226 DWU, 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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R226 DWU is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 24 April 1998.

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