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R264 SJT

1998 Vauxhall Tigra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2011
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

146,804 mi
Last recorded146,804 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2010
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Tigra72,844 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR264 SJT
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2010 146,804 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight play in n/s/r wheel bearing

various under body corrosion

Fail 13 Sep 2010 146,788 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight play in n/s/r wheel bearing

various under body corrosion

Fail 7 Sep 2010 146,743 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 3 Mar 2009 136,466 miles

Corrosion by rear suspension mounts

Locking wheel nut key damaged

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Only just passed emissions test

Play in both rear wheel bearings

Possible power stearing fluid leak

Slight noise fron near side rear wheel bearings

Unable to check sills due to plastic covers

Pass 3 Mar 2009 136,466 miles

Corrosion by rear suspension mounts

Locking wheel nut key damaged

Only just passed emissions test

Play in both rear wheel bearings

Possible power stearing fluid leak

Slight noise fron near side rear wheel bearings

Unable to check sills due to plastic covers

Pass 5 Sep 2007 125,924 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2007 125,713 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2006 119,338 miles

damage to windscreen

Fail 23 Aug 2006 119,335 miles

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

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

corrosion to power steering pipes

damage to offside rear lamp

damage to windscreen (on limit)

imbalance of 20% on front brakes

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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R264 SJT is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 R264 SJT, 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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R264 SJT is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 30 June 1998.

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