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R576 CFU

1998 Vauxhall Tigra

Silver Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

144,995 mi
Last recorded144,995 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2012
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Tigra72,844 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR576 CFU
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2012 144,995 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

both front wiper blades splitting

general corrosion to body and chassis

nearside front tyre inner shoulder of tread worn smooth

Fail 2 Jul 2012 144,995 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)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

both front wiper blades splitting

general corrosion to body and chassis

nearside front tyre inner shoulder of tread worn smooth

Pass 7 Jul 2011 137,194 miles

surface corosion on front and rear suspension

Pass 23 Jun 2010 134,393 miles

O/S front tyre wearing on inside edge

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 17 Jun 2010 134,291 miles

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

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

N/S front tyre wearing on inside edge

O/S front tyre wearing on inside edge

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 29 Jun 2009 130,710 miles

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

nsf lower ball joint dust cover split

nsf tyre wearing on inner edge

nsr tyre on legal limit of tread at test recommend change

osf steering rack play/wear

rear spring mounts and os sill corroded not holed at test

Fail 17 Jun 2009 130,461 miles

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

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

nsf lower ball joint dust cover split

nsf tyre wearing on inner edge

nsr tyre on legal limit of tread at test recommend change

osf steering rack play/wear

rear spring mounts and os sill corroded not holed at test

Pass 5 Jun 2008 126,694 miles
Fail 22 May 2008 126,508 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 2 May 2007 120,884 miles

front brake imbalance of 22%

nsr tyre slightly low on tread on inner edge

osr wheel bearing slight play/wear

slight play/wear in steering rack

Pass 2 Jun 2006 118,011 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight play in nsf top shock absorber mounting

slight play/wear in steering rack not excessive at time of test

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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R576 CFU is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra in Silver with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 R576 CFU, 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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R576 CFU is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 23 May 1998.

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