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R459 CLG

1998 Vauxhall Tigra

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2023
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

42,643 mi
Last recorded42,643 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2022
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Tigra72,844 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR459 CLG
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2022 42,643 miles

Brake cable damaged but not to excess hand brake (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 4 Oct 2022 42,628 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Brake cable damaged but not to excess hand brake (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 40,987 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 40,843 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 40,211 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 39,211 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 37,730 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 36,270 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 34,872 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 43,620 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 31,783 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2013 31,783 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 30,217 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 164,789 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 25,625 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 23,943 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 22,042 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 20,242 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 18,225 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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R459 CLG is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 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 R459 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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R459 CLG is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 27 March 1998.

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