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R602 HOB

1998 Vauxhall Tigra

Green Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2021
Tests29 (16 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate55.2%

Mileage

67,128 mi
Last recorded67,128 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2020
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Tigra72,844 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR602 HOB
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

16 pass 13 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2020 67,128 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2019 65,432 miles

Join between front section and middle section of exhaust is corroded thin.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear exhaust pipe is corroded.

Fail 5 Aug 2019 65,432 miles

Join between front section and middle section of exhaust is corroded thin.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear exhaust pipe is corroded.

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

Pass 2 Aug 2018 64,355 miles

Both front tyres worn low on edges.

Nearside rear brake hose corroded at metal ends.

Fail 2 Aug 2018 64,355 miles

Both front tyres worn low on edges.

Nearside rear brake hose corroded at metal ends.

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Jul 2017 62,837 miles

Both front tyres worn low on edges.

Nearside rear tyre cracking due to age.

Fail 20 Jul 2017 62,767 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

Both front tyres worn low on edges.

Nearside rear tyre cracking due to age.

Pass 23 Jul 2016 60,924 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2016 60,924 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2015 59,385 miles

Auxiliary belt cracking

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 10 Aug 2015 59,385 miles

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Auxiliary belt cracking

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 29 Jul 2014 57,640 miles

Approx 4,000 miles left on front brake discs and pads.

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside rear tyre cracking badly.

Slight drag from nearside rear brake.

Fail 29 Jul 2014 57,640 miles

Approx 4,000 miles left on front brake discs and pads.

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside rear tyre cracking badly.

Slight drag from nearside rear brake.

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Jul 2013 56,279 miles

Offside handbrake cable frayed.

Approx 2,000 miles left on front brake discs and pads.

Offside front brake hose corroded at metal end.

Fail 29 Jul 2013 56,279 miles

Approx 2,000 miles left on front brake discs and pads.

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside front brake hose corroded at metal end.

Offside handbrake cable frayed.

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Jul 2012 54,795 miles

Approx 2,000 miles left on front brake discs and pads.

One rear exhaust rubber hanger split.

Slight coolant leak from fan switch. -

Slight drag from nearside rear brake.

Fail 16 Jul 2012 54,795 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Approx 2,000 miles left on front brake discs and pads.

One rear exhaust rubber hanger split.

Slight coolant leak from fan switch. -

Slight drag from nearside rear brake.

Pass 20 Jul 2011 53,150 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2011 53,150 miles

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

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

Approx 2,000 miles .left on front brake discs and pads.

Both rear brake hoses corroded at metal ends.

Pass 20 Jul 2010 51,741 miles

Both front tyres low on edges.

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

Fail 20 Jul 2010 51,741 miles

Both front tyres low on edges.

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 27 Jul 2009 45,920 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 41,820 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 37,470 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2007 37,470 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2006 33,452 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2006 33,452 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2005 26,821 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2005 26,821 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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R602 HOB is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra in Green with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.2%.

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 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 R602 HOB, 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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R602 HOB is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 31 March 1998.

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