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R376 DCX

1998 Vauxhall Tigra

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

114,234 mi
Last recorded114,234 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2010
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Tigra72,844 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR376 DCX
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2010 114,234 miles

backbox corroded

n/s/r bearing loose

Fail 25 Oct 2010 114,234 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)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

backbox corroded

n/s/r bearing loose

Pass 13 Oct 2009 106,888 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 7 Oct 2008 102,225 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 7 Oct 2008 102,225 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 26 Oct 2007 96,814 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 26 Oct 2007 96,814 miles

Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 19 Apr 2006 83,239 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2006 83,239 miles

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

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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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R376 DCX is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 R376 DCX, 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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What year was R376 DCX registered?

R376 DCX is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 3 March 1998.

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