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R389 HOB

1998 Vauxhall Tigra

Green Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

62,110 mi
Last recorded62,110 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2012
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Tigra72,844 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR389 HOB
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 29 Sep 2012 62,110 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

both rear inner sills weakened by corrosion

plastic sill covering

Pass 29 Sep 2012 62,110 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both rear inner sills weakened by corrosion

plastic sill covering

Pass 27 Sep 2011 51,959 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

front discs pitted

Pass 24 Sep 2010 50,815 miles

Battery insecure

wipers split but still clearing screen

Fail 24 Sep 2010 50,815 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Battery insecure

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2009 48,883 miles

chips in screen

rear tyres are perishing

various suspension bushes are perishing

Fail 26 Aug 2009 48,883 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)

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

chips in screen

rear tyres are perishing

various suspension bushes are perishing

Fail 29 Aug 2008 47,550 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brake discs are in poor condition

nearside front tyre is ion 1.6mm limit (STONG ADVISE)

rear exhaust silencer pipe is broken amd leaking (STRONG ADVISE)

various marks to front screen

Pass 29 Aug 2008 47,550 miles

front brake discs are in poor condition

nearside front tyre is ion 1.6mm limit (STONG ADVISE)

rear exhaust silencer pipe is broken amd leaking (STRONG ADVISE)

various marks to front screen

Pass 30 Aug 2007 44,899 miles

headlamp pattern weak

nearside rear tyre is perishing

temperature gauge not working

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

chips in windcsreen

front indicators starting to show white light

front number plate is cracked

Pass 21 Aug 2006 41,224 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2005 33,490 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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R389 HOB is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra in Green with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 R389 HOB, 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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R389 HOB is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 20 April 1998.

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