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R358 LOK

1998 Vauxhall Tigra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

90,036 mi
Last recorded90,036 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2013
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Tigra72,844 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR358 LOK
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2013 90,036 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2012 82,851 miles

under body showing signs of corrsion

Pass 19 Jan 2011 73,886 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2011 73,874 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Front brake discs corroded

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2010 66,643 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2010 66,643 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

slight play in steering rack

Pass 27 Jan 2009 61,786 miles

Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 27 Jan 2009 61,786 miles

Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 26 Jan 2009 61,767 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

minor split in o/s/f inner tyre wall

Pass 9 Feb 2008 57,141 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front brake discs are slightly pitted

Pass 20 Feb 2007 55,111 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 53,316 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2006 53,309 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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R358 LOK is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 R358 LOK, 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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R358 LOK is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 13 January 1998.

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