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R440 BJO

1998 Vauxhall Tigra

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2014
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

95,922 mi
Last recorded95,922 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2013
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Tigra72,844 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR440 BJO
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2013 95,922 miles

engine oil leak

front cross member very rusty

n/s o/s sill covers insecure

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

n/s/r inner arch rusty and holed

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s wiper blade split

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

slight play in o/s/r wheel

Fail 20 Mar 2013 95,922 miles

Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

engine oil leak

front cross member very rusty

n/s o/s sill covers insecure

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s wiper blade split

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

slight play in o/s/r wheel

Pass 12 Mar 2012 90,838 miles

front brake pads getting low

movment in steering wheel

n/s/r o/s/r wheel bearing are slack

steering rack boot coved in oil

Fail 9 Mar 2012 90,837 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 has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake pads getting low

movment in steering wheel

n/s/r o/s/r wheel bearing are slack

steering rack boot coved in oil

Pass 8 Mar 2011 88,367 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2011 88,367 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 18 Mar 2010 86,114 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2010 86,095 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 30 Mar 2009 83,380 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2009 83,355 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 27 May 2008 78,890 miles

underside of vehicle and all running gear heavely corroded

Fail 23 May 2008 78,890 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

underside of vehicle and all running gear heavely corroded

Fail 28 Dec 2007 78,771 miles

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

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2007 78,771 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2006 70,635 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear handbrake cables corroded

Pass 18 Jul 2006 70,635 miles

Rear handbrake cables corroded

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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R440 BJO is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra in Blue with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 R440 BJO, 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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R440 BJO is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 10 March 1998.

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