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R478 HKH

1998 Vauxhall Tigra

Green Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

63,438 mi
Last recorded63,438 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2016
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Tigra72,844 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR478 HKH
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2016 63,438 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

all rear brake pipes covered in grease

both front brake disks lipped

condensation in o/s headlamp

exhaust centre bracket broken system still secure

exhaust system in general is coroded

slight freeplay in both rear axle bushes

Pass 20 Mar 2015 58,784 miles

brake pipes greased

front discs lipped and slightly corroded on inner face

n\s\f tyre perished

n\s\r tyre slightly perished

o\s\r tyre perishing and out of shape

rear exhaust section corroded

slight condensation in o\s\f headlight unit

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 28 Mar 2014 55,097 miles

all brake pipes coated in grease/ underseal

both rear axle bushes deteriated and have slight play

both rear inner sills have corosion but not considered excessive

condensation in o/s/f headlamp

Pass 26 Mar 2013 51,852 miles

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

n/s/r tyre perished

Pass 2 Apr 2012 48,735 miles

Offside front tyre 2-3mm

Fail 2 Apr 2012 48,735 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside front tyre 2-3mm

Pass 11 Apr 2011 47,668 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake binding slightly

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

Fail 11 Apr 2011 47,668 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake binding slightly

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

Pass 20 Mar 2009 45,386 miles

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

Nearside front tyre cut in sidewall not deep enough to reach cords

Fail 20 Mar 2009 45,386 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside front tyre cut in sidewall not deep enough to reach cords

Pass 28 Sep 2006 44,292 miles

n/s/f seat belt slight damage.

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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R478 HKH 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 72.7%.

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 R478 HKH, 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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R478 HKH is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 1 January 1998.

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