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R632 EBA

1998 Vauxhall Tigra

Green Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

71,323 mi
Last recorded71,323 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2009
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Tigra72,844 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR632 EBA
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2009 71,323 miles

cut in sidewall of nearside front tyre

offside rear inner sill corroding

Fail 16 Oct 2009 71,271 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

cut in sidewall of nearside front tyre

offside rear inner sill corroding

Pass 22 Oct 2008 60,360 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 64,078 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front discs and pads worn

load sensor slightly stiff

near side rear floor slightly damaged

Fail 22 Oct 2007 64,075 miles

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front brake discs worn

n/s/r floor damaged slightly

Pass 23 Oct 2006 59,275 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2006 59,259 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 22 Oct 2005 56,901 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2005 56,901 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Offside Position lamp switch insecure (1.1.A.1)

Offside 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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R632 EBA is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra in Green with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 R632 EBA, 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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What year was R632 EBA registered?

R632 EBA is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 4 March 1998.

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