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R445 UHP

1998 Vauxhall Tigra

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

88,640 mi
Last recorded88,640 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2018
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Tigra72,844 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR445 UHP
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2018 88,640 miles

Central Front bumper insecure

Heavy surface corrosion to various rear suspension and structural components

Nearside Front interior door grab/pull handle insecure

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill/wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill/wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear tyre, nail through tread and exiting through sidewall structure

Fail 19 Jan 2018 88,638 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Central Front bumper insecure

Heavy surface corrosion to various rear suspension and structural components

Nearside Front interior door grab/pull handle insecure

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill/wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill/wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear tyre, nail through tread and exiting through sidewall structure

Pass 18 Jan 2017 83,668 miles

Nearside Front Bumper loose

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Chassis rails corroded (both)

Rear Inner sills corroded (both)

Fail 14 Jan 2017 83,620 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/45W16 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2016 79,446 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both rear flexi hoses (3.6.B.4e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Jan 2015 78,541 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2014 78,453 miles

Nearside Front Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Dec 2012 78,265 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2012 78,011 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2012 78,011 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2011 77,710 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2010 77,228 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 75,692 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2008 68,185 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2008 68,184 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2006 58,239 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2005 45,665 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2005 45,665 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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R445 UHP is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra in Blue with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 R445 UHP, 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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R445 UHP is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 19 March 1998.

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