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R358 OBN

1998 Vauxhall Tigra

Green Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

83,379 mi
Last recorded83,379 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2012
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Tigra72,844 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR358 OBN
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2012 83,379 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

Fail 19 Nov 2012 83,379 miles

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

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

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2011 78,847 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 73,417 miles

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

n/s/r tyre has a split on outer edge but not deep enough to reach the cords

o/s/f tyre worn on edge but counts as secondary tread pattern

Fail 23 Nov 2010 73,417 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

n/s/r tyre has a split on outer edge but not deep enough to reach the cords

o/s/f tyre worn on edge but counts as secondary tread pattern

Pass 23 Nov 2009 67,911 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 62,530 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2008 62,529 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2008 59,347 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 53,798 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 48,148 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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R358 OBN 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 72.7%.

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 R358 OBN, 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 OBN is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 20 February 1998.

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