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R587 BKE

1998 Vauxhall Tigra

Red Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

99,107 mi
Last recorded99,107 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2017
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Tigra72,844 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR587 BKE
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2017 99,107 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front tyre deteriorating with age

Oil leak ()

Fail 7 Oct 2017 99,041 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front tyre deteriorating with age

Oil leak ()

Pass 3 Oct 2016 96,610 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 93,996 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2015 93,996 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Oct 2014 92,486 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2014 92,479 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Aug 2013 89,344 miles

Offside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2012 87,181 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 84,049 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2011 84,047 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2010 78,557 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2009 74,229 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2008 68,316 miles

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 8 Oct 2007 60,995 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 57,041 miles

Nearside front and offside front tie rod bushes slightly worn.

Pass 10 Oct 2005 52,715 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2005 52,715 miles

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

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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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R587 BKE is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra in Red with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 R587 BKE, 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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R587 BKE is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 13 July 1998.

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