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R396 ERT

1998 Vauxhall Tigra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

77,125 mi
Last recorded77,125 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2019
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Tigra72,844 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR396 ERT
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2019 77,125 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

both rear inner sills slightly corroded

Fail 27 Mar 2019 77,123 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak center pipe and rear box (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

both rear inner sills slightly corroded

Pass 27 Mar 2018 74,214 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 14 Mar 2018 74,056 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)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 6 Mar 2017 66,947 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Mid box (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 16 Feb 2017 66,508 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Mid box to back box joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 6 Feb 2017 66,258 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working Both rear no.plate bulbs inopp (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Mid box to back box joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 12 Mar 2016 58,363 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear seals coroded

wiper blades split

Pass 14 Mar 2015 55,063 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 52,494 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2013 50,390 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2012 48,425 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2011 45,385 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2010 43,185 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2009 40,814 miles

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 9 Feb 2008 37,858 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)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2007 34,880 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Feb 2006 31,169 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2006 31,168 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

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)

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

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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R396 ERT is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 R396 ERT, 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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R396 ERT is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 18 March 1998.

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