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R245 TLD

1998 Vauxhall Tigra

Silver Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2016
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

94,068 mi
Last recorded94,068 miles
Recorded on5 May 2015
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Tigra72,844 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR245 TLD
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 May 2015 94,068 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

nsf tyre showing signs of perishing and has a cut to the outer wall

nsr arch moulding insecure

osr tyre has irregular wear

Fail 5 May 2015 94,068 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

nsf tyre showing signs of perishing and has a cut to the outer wall

nsr arch moulding insecure

osr tyre has irregular wear

Pass 7 May 2014 87,446 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nsf wiper blade splitting on ends

os door mirror glass cracked

osf wiper blade splitting on ends

Fail 30 Apr 2014 87,445 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake load sensing valve has been disconnected and was fitted as standard (3.6.E.2)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nsf tyre balding on inner edge

nsf wiper blade splitting on ends

os door mirror glass cracked

osf wiper blade splitting on ends

Pass 4 May 2013 81,534 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

all road wheel bead rims slightly damaged

Fail 2 May 2013 81,534 miles

Rear Brake load sensing valve has been disconnected and was fitted as standard (3.6.E.2)

Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

all 4 road wheels have damaged inner rims

both front tyres worn on inner edges

nearside rear seat belt webbing slightly frayed

Pass 30 Apr 2012 76,917 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

battery insecure

n/s front tyre have cuts on sidewall

the emssions just mack 2nd fast idle pass

Fail 21 Apr 2012 76,822 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

battery insecure

n/s front tyre have cuts on sidewall

the emssions just mack 2nd fast idle pass

Pass 29 Apr 2011 75,619 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2010 74,295 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Feb 2010 74,295 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 71,501 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2008 71,499 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 Aug 2008 71,499 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2007 69,853 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2007 69,846 miles

Centre Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2006 67,320 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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R245 TLD is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra in Silver with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 R245 TLD, 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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R245 TLD is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 11 May 1998.

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