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R403 NDY

1998 Vauxhall Tigra

Silver Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

64,911 mi
Last recorded64,911 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2010
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Tigra72,844 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR403 NDY
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2010 64,911 miles

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

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

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

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

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

front brake discs corroded

front exhaust joint corroded

general underbody corrosion

o/s lower sill corroding

o/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

plastic trims covering outer sills

rear beam axle corroding

rear brake hose collars corroding

Fail 13 Oct 2010 64,910 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

front brake discs corroded

front exhaust joint corroded

general underbody corrosion

o/s lower sill corroding

o/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

plastic trims covering outer sills

rear beam axle corroding

rear brake hose collars corroding

Pass 16 Oct 2009 60,111 miles

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

brake fluid level getting low

centre exhaust section and front joint corroded,slight leaks from joints

footbrake travel

front brake discs worn /corroding

genral corrosion front and rear suspension components

nsf tyre side wall damaged

plastic trims on outer sills unable to check fully

rear chassis rails and both rear sill drop plates corroded in prescribed areas

Fail 15 Oct 2009 60,110 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

brake fluid level getting low

centre exhaust section and front joint corroded,slight leaks from joints

footbrake travel

front brake discs worn /corroding

genral corrosion front and rear suspension components

nsf tyre side wall damaged

plastic trims on outer sills unable to check fully

rear chassis rails and both rear sill drop plates corroded in prescribed areas

Pass 15 Oct 2008 56,083 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 14 Oct 2008 56,081 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 Oct 2007 51,902 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 22 Nov 2006 47,538 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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R403 NDY is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra in Silver with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R403 NDY, 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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R403 NDY is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 6 April 1998.

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