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R412 VJH

1998 Vauxhall Tigra

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2011
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

99,526 mi
Last recorded99,526 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2010
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Tigra72,844 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR412 VJH
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2010 99,526 miles

Flanges on front exhaust joint are corroded & partially broken & will fail soon.

Front track control arm bushes are showing signs of wear.

Front tyres are wearing on the inner edges & are close to the limit.

Gaiter on o/s lower ball joint is split.

N/s headlamp lens is broken.

Oil on engine.

Fail 4 Nov 2010 99,526 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Nearside Outer Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Flanges on front exhaust joint are corroded & partially broken & will fail soon.

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front track control arm bushes are showing signs of wear.

Front tyres are wearing on the inner edges & are close to the limit.

Gaiter on o/s lower ball joint is split.

N/s headlamp lens is broken.

N/s rear wheel bearing could be adjusted better.

Oil on engine.

Pass 16 Nov 2009 90,063 miles

N/s headlamp lens is cracked.

N/s rear wheel bearing could be adjusted better.

O/s front tyre is wearing on the inside & only just above the limit.

front brake pads are low.

Fail 16 Nov 2009 90,063 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

N/s headlamp lens is cracked.

N/s rear wheel bearing could be adjusted better.

O/s front tyre is wearing on the inside & only just above the limit.

O/s inner taillight not working.

front brake pads are low.

Pass 19 Nov 2008 79,766 miles

Front exhaust joint is corroded & starting to fail.

N/s front lamp lens is cracked.

O/s outer taillight is not working.

Oil on engine/gearbox.

Fail 12 Nov 2008 79,633 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front exhaust joint is corroded & starting to fail.

N/s front lamp lens is cracked.

O/s outer taillight is not working.

Oil on engine/gearbox.

Pass 14 Nov 2007 70,357 miles

N/s front lamp lens is cracked.

N/s front tyre is on the limit of wear.

O/s rear tyre is wearing unevenly, is only just above the limit & is perishing.

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

There is oil all over the underside of the engine.

Fail 14 Nov 2007 70,357 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

N/s front lamp lens is cracked.

N/s front tyre is on the limit of wear.

O/s rear tyre is wearing unevenly, is only just above the limit & is perishing.

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

There is oil all over the underside of the engine.

Pass 17 Nov 2006 61,506 miles

the advisory items from original test number 843761426397 still apply

Fail 17 Nov 2006 61,506 miles

Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

several oil leaks on engine

the offside front tyre is wearing low on inside of tread

the offside rear tyre is perished on the outer tyre wall and is starting to wear uneven on the inner part of the tread

the rear chassis is starting to corrode around the coil springs

Pass 16 Nov 2005 54,036 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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R412 VJH is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 R412 VJH, 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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R412 VJH is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 1 April 1998.

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