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R35 WLU

1998 Vauxhall Tigra

Silver Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

92,239 mi
Last recorded92,239 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2014
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Tigra72,844 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR35 WLU
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2014 92,239 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2014 92,218 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 89,818 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 2 Apr 2013 89,818 miles

Brake servo leaking (3.6.C.1c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2012 85,291 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2011 83,818 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

o/s/r tyre cracking on outer wall

Pass 10 Jun 2010 75,319 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 71,408 miles

both inner sills corroded

both rear indicators fading

movement in n/s/r wheel bearing

o/s/f shock absorber damp

o/s/r tyre has a nail in it and heavily perished advise replacment

sill covers fitted

steering rack damp

windscreen chipped

Fail 8 Jun 2009 71,408 miles

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

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

both inner sills corroded

both rear indicators fading

movement in n/s/r wheel bearing

o/s/f shock absorber damp

o/s/f tyre heavily perished and very close to legal limit advise replacment

o/s/r tyre has a nail in it and heavily perished advise replacment

sill covers fitted

steering rack damp

windscreen chipped

Fail 19 May 2008 66,151 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front tyres close to legal limit advise replacment

both rear tyres starting to perish

inner sills corroding

movement in n/s/r wheel bearing

windscreen chipped

Pass 19 May 2008 66,151 miles

both front tyres close to legal limit advise replacment

both rear tyres starting to perish

inner sills corroding

movement in n/s/r wheel bearing

windscreen chipped

Fail 17 May 2007 58,108 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 May 2007 58,108 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 22 May 2006 52,489 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 22 May 2006 52,489 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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R35 WLU is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra in Silver with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 R35 WLU, 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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R35 WLU is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 25 June 1998.

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