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R32 VHL

1998 Vauxhall Tigra

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

98,675 mi
Last recorded98,675 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2010
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Tigra72,844 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR32 VHL
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2010 98,675 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 20 Oct 2010 98,671 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2009 89,844 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2009 88,880 miles

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

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 7 May 2008 67,861 miles
Pass 5 May 2007 60,248 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 55,921 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2006 55,920 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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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R32 VHL is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra in Blue with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R32 VHL, 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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R32 VHL is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 27 February 1998.

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