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R51 EJA

1998 Vauxhall Tigra

Green Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

118,416 mi
Last recorded118,416 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2012
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Tigra72,844 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR51 EJA
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 18 Feb 2012 118,416 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

oil leaks on engine

Pass 22 Feb 2011 108,900 miles

near side wiper slightly deteriated

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

near rear tyre slight cracking on edge of tread

Fail 18 Feb 2011 108,893 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

near rear tyre slight cracking on edge of tread

near side wiper slightly deteriated

Fail 16 Feb 2010 93,164 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 16 Feb 2010 93,164 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 85,144 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2009 85,144 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 22 Feb 2008 74,404 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 61,022 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 50,110 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2006 50,110 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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 EJA 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 54.5%.

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 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 R51 EJA, 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 EJA is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 8 January 1998.

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