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R606 KMR

1998 Vauxhall Tigra

Green Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

106,350 mi
Last recorded106,350 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2013
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Tigra72,844 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR606 KMR
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2013 106,350 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

corrosion breaking out to osr/nsr inner sills and around rear suspention components

front number plate damaged

ns headlamp lense cracked but not affecting function of lamp

ns mirror not fitted

Fail 5 Dec 2013 106,344 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

corrosion breaking out to osr/nsr inner sills and around rear suspention components

front number plate damaged

ns headlamp lense cracked but not affecting function of lamp

ns mirror not fitted

Pass 21 Dec 2012 102,722 miles

rear exhaust hanger off

EML light on

corrosion appearing to underside (rear)

Fail 12 Dec 2012 102,703 miles

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

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

Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

EML light on

corrosion appearing to underside (rear)

rear exhaust hanger off

Pass 26 Nov 2011 98,334 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2010 92,755 miles

corrosion appearing too inner sills rear

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 1 Dec 2009 86,547 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 1 Dec 2009 86,547 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Dec 2008 77,645 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 12 Dec 2007 69,171 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Dec 2007 69,171 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 65,199 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2006 65,199 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2005 59,180 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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R606 KMR is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra in Green with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 R606 KMR, 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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R606 KMR is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 25 March 1998.

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