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R504 BDM

1998 Vauxhall Tigra

Black Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

80,890 mi
Last recorded80,890 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2014
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Tigra72,844 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR504 BDM
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2014 80,890 miles

bonnet pull handle broken

front brake discs worn

n/s outer sill upper corroded

o/s and n/s front brake pads worn extremely low

rear axle corroded

Fail 14 Jul 2014 80,890 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

bonnet pull handle broken

front brake discs worn

n/s outer sill upper corroded

o/s and n/s front brake pads worn extremely low

rear axle corroded

Pass 4 Jul 2013 76,832 miles

offside and nearside door steps rusty

offside and nearside rear inner archs rusty

rear brake pipes rusty

rear inner and outer sills rusty

rear outer archs rusty

Fail 3 Jul 2013 76,832 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside and nearside door steps rusty

offside and nearside rear inner archs rusty

rear inner and outer sills rusty

Pass 21 Jun 2012 75,520 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

[NOTE] radiator leaking

both number plates have two tone letters and digits but look predominatly black from 20mtr

front brake pads low

front number plate cracked

screw in nearside rear tyre

wiper clearing deteriorating

Fail 21 Jun 2012 75,520 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

[NOTE] radiator leaking

both number plates have two tone letters and digits but look predominatly black from 20mtr

front brake pads low

front number plate cracked

screw in nearside rear tyre

wiper clearing deteriorating

Pass 14 Nov 2011 72,042 miles

exhaust heat shield rattling [rectified]

front indicators starting to lose their colour

Pass 25 Nov 2010 71,309 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 25 Nov 2010 71,309 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Nov 2009 62,481 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2009 62,449 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2008 53,671 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2008 53,667 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

advise oil pressure switch leaking

Fail 20 Nov 2007 49,017 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2007 49,017 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 44,780 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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R504 BDM is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra in Black with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R504 BDM, 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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What year was R504 BDM registered?

R504 BDM is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 12 February 1998.

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The MOT history for R504 BDM shows 16 tests with a 56.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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