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R588 GGX

1998 Vauxhall Tigra

Silver Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

67,291 mi
Last recorded67,291 miles
Recorded on25 May 2017
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Tigra72,844 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR588 GGX
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 May 2017 67,291 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

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

Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and rear (2.4.A.3)

Fail 18 May 2017 67,198 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

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

Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and rear (2.4.A.3)

Fail 2 Feb 2017 67,122 miles

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

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Front tyre perishing

exhaust system rusty

Pass 26 Nov 2014 66,551 miles

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 3 Oct 2013 65,805 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2013 65,753 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

rear brake hose ferrules rusting

Pass 30 Jul 2012 61,615 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

both rear tyres starting to perish

front wiper blades are torn

Pass 16 May 2011 58,880 miles

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

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

Fail 14 May 2011 58,880 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Pass 14 May 2010 55,709 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

both front tyres worn on edges

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

corrosion to o/s and n/s underbody floor sills

non standard suspension fitted

plastic sill covers fitted

steering rack damp

Fail 14 May 2010 55,709 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

both front tyres worn on edges

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

corrosion to o/s and n/s underbody floor sills

non standard suspension fitted

plastic sill covers fitted

steering rack damp

Pass 13 May 2009 50,099 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 45,558 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 41,055 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 38,041 miles

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)

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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R588 GGX is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra in Silver with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R588 GGX, 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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R588 GGX is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 14 May 1998.

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