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R270 ORF

1998 Vauxhall Tigra

Green Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

76,060 mi
Last recorded76,060 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2011
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Tigra72,844 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR270 ORF
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2011 76,060 miles

N/S/R SHOCKABSORBER IS WORN

N/S/R TYRE IS WORN LOW

N/S/WINDSCREEN WASHER IS INOP

ALL SUSPENSION COIL SPRINGS ARE CORRODED

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

N/S/ AND O/S/ SILL STEP AREA IS CORRODED

N/S/R INNER WHEEL ARCH IS CORRODED

O/S/F CHASSIS LOWER SUSPENSION ARM MOUNT IS CORRODED

OIL LEAKS

OUTER SILL COVERS FITTED

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

POWER STEERING PUMP AND PIPE AT FRONT IS WET NOT DRIPING AT TIME OF MOT ADVISE TO BE CLEANED AND CHECKED

REAR INNER SILLS ARE CORRODED

THE STEERING RACK IS DAMP

Fail 12 Feb 2011 76,060 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

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

ALL SUSPENSION COIL SPRINGS ARE CORRODED

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

N/S/ AND O/S/ SILL STEP AREA IS CORRODED

N/S/R INNER WHEEL ARCH IS CORRODED

N/S/R SHOCKABSORBER IS WORN

N/S/R TYRE IS WORN LOW

N/S/WINDSCREEN WASHER IS INOP

O/S/F CHASSIS LOWER SUSPENSION ARM MOUNT IS CORRODED

OIL LEAKS

OUTER SILL COVERS FITTED

POWER STEERING PUMP AND PIPE AT FRONT IS WET NOT DRIPING AT TIME OF MOT ADVISE TO BE CLEANED AND CHECKED

REAR INNER SILLS ARE CORRODED

THE STEERING RACK IS DAMP

Pass 8 Feb 2010 69,543 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

all coil springs complete

both front seat belts retracting slow

both rear tyres have inner edge wear and outer walls cracked no ply or cord showing

both rear wheel bearings have slight play

corrosion to most components underside

engine cover fitted

engine slight mis fire

front exhaust joint corroded

front number plate slightly delminated

handbrake cable slack above axle when released

nearside indicator stalk not cancelling on left turn

offside front tyre has outer edge wear and outer wall scuffed

offside rear floor has hole due to corrosion but repaired from inside vehicle unable to asses if seam welded

offside rear light slightly condensated

outer sill covers fitted

steering rack and gaitors wet with oil but not leaking

unable to asses brake fluid level and condition of servo due to covers

unable to asses inner brake pads fully

windscreen slightly scratched

Fail 7 Feb 2010 69,543 miles

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e) DANGEROUS

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

all coil springs complete

both front seat belts retracting slow

both rear tyres have inner edge wear and outer walls cracked no ply or cord showing

both rear wheel bearings have slight play

corrosion to most components underside

engine cover fitted

engine slight mis fire

front exhaust joint corroded

front number plate slightly delminated

handbrake cable slack above axle when released

nearside indicator stalk not cancelling on left turn

offside front tyre has outer edge wear and outer wall scuffed

offside rear floor has hole due to corrosion but repaired from inside vehicle unable to asses if seam welded

offside rear light slightly condensated

outer sill covers fitted

steering rack and gaitors wet with oil but not leaking

unable to asses brake fluid level and condition of servo due to covers

unable to asses inner brake pads fully

windscreen slightly scratched

Pass 29 Jan 2009 65,761 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

little reserve travel left on park brake - sill covers fitted - washers need adjustment - all front suspension bushes have slight movement

Fail 27 Jan 2009 65,750 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

little reserve travel left on park brake - sill covers fitted - washers need adjustment - all front suspension bushes have slight movement

Pass 4 Feb 2008 59,325 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2007 53,482 miles

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

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

handbrake cables corroded

Pass 30 Jan 2007 53,482 miles

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

handbrake cables corroded

Pass 7 Feb 2006 47,918 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2006 47,912 miles

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

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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R270 ORF is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra in Green 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 R270 ORF, 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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R270 ORF is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 30 March 1998.

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