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R570 AVW

1998 Vauxhall Tigra

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2015
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

86,824 mi
Last recorded86,824 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2014
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Tigra72,844 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR570 AVW
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2014 86,824 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside rear tyre have slight cracks in outer sidwall

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 29 Apr 2013 81,666 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2012 81,492 miles

both headlamp beam patterns poor.

both rear drop plates corroded.

both rear shock absorbers damp & seem weak.

engine management light on.

front brake pads & discs worn.

front tyres don't match the rears.

n/s/front tyre wearing on edges.

n/s/rear tyre perished & worn on edges.

nail in o/s/rear tyre.

oil leaks.

signs of fluid on steering rack.

slight noise from o/s/rear wheel bearing.

Fail 19 Dec 2012 81,488 miles

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both headlamp beam patterns poor.

both rear drop plates corroded.

both rear shock absorbers damp & seem weak.

coolant leak from radiator.

coolant staining from water pump.

engine management light on.

front brake pads & discs worn.

front tyres don't match the rears.

n/s/front tyre wearing on edges.

n/s/rear tyre perished & worn on edges.

nail in o/s/rear tyre.

oil leaks.

signs of fluid on steering rack.

slight noise from o/s/rear wheel bearing.

Fail 9 Dec 2011 76,034 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both rear sill drop plates corroded by suspension mounts,nsr drop plate badly corroded

exhaust corroding,slight leaks,rubber mounts perishing

fluid on power steering rack recommend attention,fluid on power steering pump

nsr and osr shock absorbers damp

nsr tyre distorted

osr tyre worn on inner edge,nail in tyre

plastic trims on outer sills limited view

Pass 9 Dec 2011 76,034 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Oil leak

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both rear sill drop plates corroded by suspension mounts,nsr drop plate badly corroded

exhaust corroding,slight leaks,rubber mounts perishing

fluid on power steering rack recommend attention,fluid on power steering pump

nsr and osr shock absorbers damp

nsr tyre distorted

osr tyre worn on inner edge,nail in tyre

plastic trims on outer sills limited view

Pass 9 Dec 2010 71,155 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

front tyre sizes do not match rear

o/s/r tyre perishing

plastic trim covering outer sills

Fail 9 Dec 2010 71,155 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

front tyre sizes do not match rear

o/s/r tyre perishing

plastic trim covering outer sills

Pass 15 Dec 2009 65,688 miles

Front & Rear Tyre Sizes Do Not Match

Front Exhaust Section Corroding

O/S/R Tyre Perishing

Plastic Trims Covering Sills-- Limited View Of Damage Or Corrosion

Slight Corrosion Around Rear Sill Drop Plates

Slight Play In O/S/R Wheel Bearing

Steering Rack Seems Damp

Fail 12 Dec 2009 65,591 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Exhaust Mounts Perishing

Front & Rear Tyre Sizes Do Not Match

Front Exhaust Section Corroding

O/S/R Tyre Perishing

Plastic Trims Covering Sills-- Limited View Of Damage Or Corrosion

Slight Corrosion Around Rear Sill Drop Plates

Slight Play In O/S/R Wheel Bearing

Steering Rack Seems Damp

Pass 19 Dec 2008 60,529 miles

1 of 2 n/s/r & o/s/r sidelight bulbs not working

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front brake discs worn/pads low

n/s/r tyre perishing

plastic trim covering outer sills

rear exhaust rubbers perished

rear tyre sizes do not match front

Fail 19 Dec 2008 60,529 miles

1 of 2 n/s/r & o/s/r sidelight bulbs not working

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake discs worn/pads low

n/s/r tyre perishing

plastic trim covering outer sills

rear exhaust rubbers perished

rear tyre sizes do not match front

Pass 21 Dec 2007 35,962 miles

Corrosion Around N/S/R Drop Plate

Plastic Trims Covering Sills--Unable To Check For Damage & Corrosion

Sign Of Fluid Around Steering Rack

Slight Play In O/S/R Wheel Bearing

Front Brake Discs & Pads Seem Badly Worn

Fail 15 Dec 2007 44,667 miles

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)

Corrosion Around N/S/R Drop Plate

Plastic Trims Covering Sills--Unable To Check For Damage & Corrosion

Sign Of Fluid Around Steering Rack

Slight Play In O/S/R Wheel Bearing

Front Brake Discs & Pads Seem Badly Worn

Pass 20 Dec 2006 38,596 miles

see advise sheet issued on 19/12/2006,test number 594973356351

Fail 19 Dec 2006 38,596 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

foot brake seems spongy

front brake discs worn

front tyre size dont match rear

nsf tyre wearing on inner edge

nsr tyre wall damaged,tyre distorted

outer sills covered in plastic trim,unable to check fully

signs of fluid on ns steering rack boot/RECOMMEND ATTENTION

Pass 5 Jan 2006 32,511 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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R570 AVW is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra in Blue with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 R570 AVW, 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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R570 AVW is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 19 March 1998.

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