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R364 UBV

1998 Vauxhall Tigra

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

62,354 mi
Last recorded62,354 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2010
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Tigra72,844 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR364 UBV
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2010 62,354 miles

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 25 Nov 2009 54,386 miles

oil around top of engine/slight deterioration front number plate

slight corrosion underbody components

Pass 9 Dec 2008 49,944 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

drivers wiperblade slightly split

offside and nearside rear brakes have slight restricted movement

offside front top shock absorber has movement when in raised position o.k in normal road position

slight corrosion exhaust system/underbody/components

slight deteriration front number plate

Fail 28 Nov 2008 49,752 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

drivers wiperblade slightly split

offside and nearside rear brakes have slight restricted movement

offside front top shock absorber has movement when in raised position o.k in normal road position

slight corrosion exhaust system/underbody/components

slight deteriration front number plate

Pass 4 Dec 2007 43,468 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

exhaust blowing slightly at middle pipe joint

nearside & offside front tyres worn below limit on inner shoulders (limit 1.6mm)

Fail 4 Dec 2007 43,468 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

exhaust blowing slightly at middle pipe joint

front brake pads wearing thin (limit 1.5mm)

nearside & offside front tyres worn below limit on inner shoulders (limit 1.6mm)

Pass 15 Dec 2006 37,675 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Oil leak

exhaust blowing slightly at joints

slight corrosion on nearside & offside front brake hose ferrules

slight corrosion on nearside & offside rear brake hose ferrules

slight leak on offside outer cv boot

Pass 16 Dec 2005 34,812 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2005 34,812 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

coolant leak fan switch †slight splitting of rear wiperblade.

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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R364 UBV is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra in Blue with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R364 UBV, 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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R364 UBV is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 14 February 1998.

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