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R410 LOK

1998 Vauxhall Tigra

Green Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2015
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

100,258 mi
Last recorded100,258 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2014
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Tigra72,844 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR410 LOK
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2014 100,258 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Fail 6 Aug 2014 100,258 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 system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 9 Aug 2013 98,330 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2013 98,330 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jun 2012 96,021 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2012 96,021 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2011 93,340 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2011 93,322 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 9 Jan 2010 85,872 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2010 85,872 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Feb 2009 74,988 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2009 74,988 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2007 60,892 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 56,819 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2007 56,819 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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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R410 LOK is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra in Green with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 R410 LOK, 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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R410 LOK is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 9 January 1998.

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