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R292 XKW

1998 Vauxhall Tigra

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

88,192 mi
Last recorded88,192 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2011
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Tigra72,844 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2011 88,192 miles

tracking

catalytic converter to middle pipe badly corroded and partially missing

exhaust very badly corroded

oil leak

play in both front track control arms

play in both rear wheel bearings

Fail 9 Mar 2011 88,192 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

catalytic converter to middle pipe badly corroded and partially missing

exhaust very badly corroded

oil leak

play in both front track control arms

play in both rear wheel bearings

tracking

Pass 12 Mar 2010 72,366 miles

corrosion to sills and door shuts

oil leak

play in both rear wheel bearings

tracking

Fail 12 Mar 2010 72,366 miles

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

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

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

corrosion to sills and door shuts

oil leak

play in both rear wheel bearings

tracking

Pass 2 Mar 2009 64,314 miles

front tyres perishing slightly

offside rear tyre badly splitting

slight play in nearside rear wheel bearing

Fail 2 Mar 2009 64,314 miles

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

front tyres perishing slightly

offside rear tyre badly splitting

slight play in nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 28 Feb 2008 60,987 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2008 60,987 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

corrosion to petrol tank

nearside rear tyre feathuring slightly

offside rear tyre splitting and perishing

oil leak

play in nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 2 Feb 2007 58,430 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2006 46,084 miles

Corrosion to underside, front suspension arms.

Rear exhaust corroded

oil leak

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 XKW is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R292 XKW, 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 XKW is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 2 January 1998.

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