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R408 NDY

1998 Vauxhall Tigra

Silver Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

97,110 mi
Last recorded97,110 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2011
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Tigra72,844 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR408 NDY
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2011 97,110 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

areas of corrosion to underside

front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 7 Feb 2011 97,099 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

front tyres worn on edges o/s/f shock damp

Pass 1 Feb 2010 90,657 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2010 90,473 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2009 84,614 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2009 84,610 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

corrosion to both rear inner sills

offside rear inner position lamp not working

rear brake application uneven

sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of outer sill

Pass 31 Mar 2008 78,583 miles

exhaust rusty

front discs rusty

Fail 15 Mar 2008 78,583 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust rusty

front discs rusty

Fail 14 Mar 2007 73,689 miles

Centre Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Mar 2007 73,689 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2006 68,333 miles

see advise sheet 734679876049

Fail 20 Mar 2006 68,331 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

N/s/r tyre on limit

Noise from cambelt area needs attention

both front tyres worn on inner edges

corrosion to inner door sills

exhaust corroded and has alot of exhaust paste around joints

front brake discs have a wear lip

nail in o/s/r tyre

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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R408 NDY is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra in Silver with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R408 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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R408 NDY is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 24 April 1998.

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