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R443 CLG

1998 Vauxhall Tigra

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

136,051 mi
Last recorded136,051 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2011
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Tigra72,844 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR443 CLG
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2011 136,051 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

both front outer sills starting to corrode.

both rear chassis starting to corrode.

both rear inner sills starting to corrode.

both rear outer wheel arches srtarting to corrode.

front crossmember starting to corrode.

front exhaust heat shield loose and rattling.

fuel cap seal staring to deteriorate.

light smell of fuel in vehicle.

n/s front wing mirror missing.

oil leaks from engine.

slight burning of engine oil from engine.

Fail 9 Apr 2011 138,828 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

both front outer sills starting to corrode.

both rear chassis starting to corrode.

both rear inner sills starting to corrode.

both rear outer wheel arches srtarting to corrode.

front crossmember starting to corrode.

front exhaust heat shield loose and rattling.

fuel cap seal staring to deteriorate.

light smell of fuel in vehicle.

n/s front wing mirror missing.

oil leaks from engine.

slight burning of engine oil from engine.

Pass 1 Apr 2010 123,823 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 118,568 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

handbrake levers inside brake drums sticking

Fail 17 Apr 2009 118,564 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

handbrake levers inside brake drums sticking

Pass 11 Apr 2008 114,563 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 14 Apr 2007 108,798 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2006 106,903 miles

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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R443 CLG is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra in Blue with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R443 CLG, 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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R443 CLG is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 27 March 1998.

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