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R292 MUT

1998 Vauxhall Tigra

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

59,828 mi
Last recorded59,828 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2019
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Tigra72,844 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR292 MUT
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2019 59,828 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 22 Mar 2019 59,820 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements detiriated (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 9 Apr 2018 58,608 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 57,558 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 56,993 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 55,297 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 52,932 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2012 50,563 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 28 Sep 2012 50,553 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2011 47,641 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2011 47,641 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2010 43,051 miles

all brake hoses ferrules surface coroded.

Fail 25 Sep 2009 39,296 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2009 39,296 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 35,513 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 30,864 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2006 27,628 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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R292 MUT is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R292 MUT, 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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R292 MUT is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 13 March 1998.

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