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R255 AYD

1998 Vauxhall Tigra

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

101,441 mi
Last recorded101,441 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2016
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Tigra72,844 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR255 AYD
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2016 101,441 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2016 101,441 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded axle beam (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Feb 2015 101,441 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2015 101,441 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2013 96,925 miles

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Dec 2012 91,986 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 10 Dec 2012 91,954 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Dec 2011 86,842 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 81,186 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2010 81,186 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2009 77,843 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 74,620 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2008 74,620 miles

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 18 Dec 2007 70,519 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2007 70,519 miles

Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2007 65,967 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2006 55,989 miles

Slight dampness observed at pinion on steering rack.

Fail 22 Apr 2006 55,989 miles

Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Slight dampness observed at pinion on steering rack.

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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R255 AYD is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 R255 AYD, 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 R255 AYD registered?

R255 AYD is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 15 May 1998.

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