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R48 NAW

1998 Vauxhall Tigra

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

93,923 mi
Last recorded93,923 miles
Recorded on30 May 2019
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Tigra72,844 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR48 NAW
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 May 2019 93,923 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 29 May 2019 93,859 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 79,240 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

both front rubber brake hoses rusty ferrules

both sides rear of outer sills/inner risers poor and rusty

heavy underbody corrosion to all areas

plastic covers over outer sills not allowing full inspection

Pass 27 Feb 2017 75,907 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 74,805 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

sill covers

Fail 1 Apr 2016 74,773 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Both rear inner sills corroded but not considered excessive

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear valance holed and corroded but not within a prescribed area

both outer sills covered not allowing inspection

Fail 27 Mar 2015 73,668 miles

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

Rear back panel corroded on passenger side by exhaust mounting

Pass 27 Mar 2015 73,668 miles

Rear back panel corroded on passenger side by exhaust mounting

Pass 24 Mar 2014 72,448 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2013 70,413 miles

Exhaust front pipe heat sheild loose.

Pass 16 Mar 2012 67,979 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2011 65,673 miles

Lip of corrosion forming on inner face of both front brake discs

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2010 62,345 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 56,859 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 3 Apr 2009 56,859 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 1 Apr 2008 52,363 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 2 Apr 2007 47,557 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 43,151 miles

Rear tyres perishing.

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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R48 NAW 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 77.8%.

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 R48 NAW, 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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R48 NAW is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 28 April 1998.

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