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R56 UBK

1998 Vauxhall Tigra

Silver Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

54,651 mi
Last recorded54,651 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2026
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Tigra72,844 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR56 UBK
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2026 54,651 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2025 53,278 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2024 52,398 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2024 52,168 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2022 51,284 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Nov 2022 51,284 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both sides. (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Nov 2021 50,675 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2021 50,675 miles

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 49,133 miles

rear no plate damaged

surface corrosion to inner rear sills

Pass 9 Nov 2019 47,782 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 47,710 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2019 47,710 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Feb 2018 47,457 miles

nearside rear tyre heavily cracked / perished

some corrosion of offside and nearside rear inner sills

Fail 16 Feb 2018 47,457 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre heavily cracked / perished

some corrosion of offside and nearside rear inner sills

Pass 22 Feb 2017 47,217 miles

nearside rear tyre heavily cracked / perished

some corrosion of offside and nearside rear inner sills

Fail 22 Feb 2017 47,217 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

nearside rear tyre heavily cracked / perished

some corrosion of offside and nearside rear inner sills

Pass 19 Feb 2016 46,975 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

n/s/r tyre cracked/perished

Pass 21 Feb 2015 46,466 miles

both rear inner sills corroded

n/s/r tyre cracked/perished

Pass 15 Feb 2014 46,265 miles

n/s/r tytre in poor condition/perished

Pass 23 Feb 2013 45,079 miles

some corrosion of both rear inner sills

Pass 13 Feb 2012 44,051 miles

some corrosion of both rear inner sills

Pass 31 Jan 2011 43,699 miles

Battery insecure

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

air box insercue

slight damage to rear number plate

Fail 28 Jan 2011 43,699 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Battery insecure

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

air box insercue

slight damage to rear number plate

Pass 15 Feb 2010 43,133 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 41,995 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2007 37,798 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 28,629 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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R56 UBK is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra in Silver with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 R56 UBK, 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 R56 UBK registered?

R56 UBK is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 9 June 1998.

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