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R51 DKK

1998 Vauxhall Tigra

Silver Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

100,057 mi
Last recorded100,057 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2013
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Tigra72,844 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR51 DKK
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2013 100,057 miles

coolant fan noisey

front brake discs corroded and lipped

rear tyres cracking and perrishing

slight smear on wiper blades

various chassis, steering and suspension components corroded

various oil leaks

vehicle underbody and door sills badly corroded

Pass 4 Apr 2012 96,385 miles

Both outer sill civer by plastic trims not allowing inspection of sill.

Exhausts system in area's showing signs of corrosion.

O/S/F and N/S/F brake disc's slightly worn.

O/S/R and N/S/R coil springs corroded.

O/S/R and N/S/R inner sills showing signs of corrosion.

Slight play in O/S/F Macpherson strut top mount.

Various steering and suspension components showing signs of corrosion.

Various suspension bushes starting to show signs of deterioration.

Fail 4 Apr 2012 96,385 miles

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Both outer sill civer by plastic trims not allowing inspection of sill.

Exhausts system in area's showing signs of corrosion.

Hand brake requires adjusting.

N/S/F tyre on 3.0 mm tread depth.

O/S/F and N/S/F brake disc's slightly worn.

O/S/R and N/S/R coil springs corroded.

O/S/R and N/S/R inner sills showing signs of corrosion.

Slight play in O/S/F Macpherson strut top mount.

Various steering and suspension components showing signs of corrosion.

Various suspension bushes starting to show signs of deterioration.

Pass 15 Mar 2011 90,276 miles

engine oil leaks.

exhaust system corroded and slight blow on centre section.

metal in n/s/r tyre.

n/s/f tyre badly cracked and worn.

rear coil springs corroded.

rear tyres badly cracked in sidewalls and tread.

slight play in o/s/r wheel bearing.

Fail 15 Mar 2011 90,276 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

engine oil leaks.

exhaust system corroded and slight blow on centre section.

metal in n/s/r tyre.

n/s/f tyre badly cracked and worn.

rear coil springs corroded.

rear tyres badly cracked in sidewalls and tread.

slight play in o/s/r wheel bearing.

Pass 17 Mar 2010 83,997 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 15 Mar 2010 83,992 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 29 Oct 2009 83,266 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 78,284 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 71,939 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2006 65,535 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2006 65,534 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear tyres are cracked and low

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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R51 DKK is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra in Silver with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R51 DKK, 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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R51 DKK is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 23 April 1998.

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