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R61 HCN

1998 Vauxhall Tigra

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

107,894 mi
Last recorded107,894 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2014
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Tigra72,844 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR61 HCN
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2014 107,894 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2012 103,113 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2011 99,285 miles

CORRSION ON REAR INNER SILLS

REAR SPRING MOUNTS CORRODING

SILL COVERS FITTED

SLIGHT PLAY IN N/S/R BEARING

SLIGHT WEAP ON O/S/R SHOCK

Fail 2 Dec 2011 99,285 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

CORRSION ON REAR INNER SILLS

REAR SPRING MOUNTS CORRODING

SILL COVERS FITTED

SLIGHT PLAY IN N/S/R BEARING

SLIGHT WEAP ON O/S/R SHOCK

Pass 9 Aug 2010 91,654 miles

n/s/f o/s/r tyres near limmit 2 m/m

Pass 1 Aug 2009 83,182 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 1 Aug 2009 83,182 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 13 Aug 2008 79,498 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2008 79,410 miles

Brake servo leaking (3.6.C.1c)

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

Pass 16 May 2007 75,986 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 72,479 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2006 72,479 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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R61 HCN is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 R61 HCN, 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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R61 HCN is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 12 February 1998.

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