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R426 XOH

1998 Vauxhall Tigra

Green Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

87,178 mi
Last recorded87,178 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2013
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Tigra72,844 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR426 XOH
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 7 Feb 2013 87,178 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

brake pipes covered in grease

front lowerarm bushes starting to wear

major oil leaks

underbody heavily corroded

Pass 31 Jan 2012 84,167 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 25 Jan 2011 80,945 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2011 80,945 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 1 Feb 2010 78,340 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)

Fail 1 Feb 2010 78,340 miles

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

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)

Fail 3 Feb 2009 75,485 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2009 75,485 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 71,619 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2007 67,198 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Feb 2006 60,211 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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R426 XOH is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra in Green with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 R426 XOH, 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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What year was R426 XOH registered?

R426 XOH is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 13 February 1998.

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