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R633 CHL

1998 Vauxhall Tigra

Green Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2015
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

72,899 mi
Last recorded72,899 miles
Recorded on9 May 2014
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Tigra72,844 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR633 CHL
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 May 2014 72,899 miles
Fail 2 May 2014 72,899 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2013 71,022 miles

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

unable to inspect front brake hose upper ferrules

unable to inspect outer sills

underside of vehicle showing corrosion

Fail 21 May 2013 70,885 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Signs of major leak from steering rack

fuel filter corroded badly, but not leaking.

underside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion to structural members

Pass 21 May 2012 66,546 miles
Fail 21 May 2012 66,543 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2011 65,518 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2011 65,508 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2010 64,213 miles

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

front brake discs slightly pitted

x2 front wiper blades split

Pass 19 Jun 2009 56,974 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2008 54,446 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

front tyres worn on edges advise wheel alignment check

near side wing mirror insecure

Fail 25 Jun 2008 54,364 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

front tyres worn on edges advise wheel alignment check

near side wing mirror insecure

Pass 27 Jun 2007 51,162 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2007 51,108 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 22 Jun 2006 47,349 miles

1.oil leaks †2.slight blow on exhaust rear joint and in poor condition

Pass 21 Jun 2005 43,470 miles

1. offside front tyre low on tread †2. bad oil leaks on engine †3. play in nearside rear wheel bearing

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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R633 CHL is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra in Green with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R633 CHL, 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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R633 CHL is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 13 March 1998.

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