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R24 GDV

1998 Vauxhall Tigra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

116,446 mi
Last recorded116,446 miles
Recorded on25 May 2010
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Tigra72,844 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR24 GDV
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 May 2010 116,446 miles

o/s/f lower suspentint mount out of alignement

rubber gromt on n/s/r floor missing and hole rusting

warning light on dash not lighting up to show main beam on

Fail 24 May 2010 116,446 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

o/s/f suspention mount out of linement

rubber gromt on n/s/r floor missing and hole rusting

warning light on dash not lighting up to show main beam on

Pass 22 May 2009 107,218 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Slight play detected offside front of steering rack

Fail 28 May 2008 98,656 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 May 2008 98,656 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2007 92,771 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2006 90,333 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2006 90,333 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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R24 GDV is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R24 GDV, 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 R24 GDV registered?

R24 GDV is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 1 January 1998.

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