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R640 WLN

1998 Vauxhall Tigra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2012
Tests14 (6 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

82,320 mi
Last recorded82,320 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2011
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Tigra72,844 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR640 WLN
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2011 82,320 miles

both front brake discs badly corroded on inner face

Fail 20 Oct 2011 82,320 miles

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

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

both front brake discs badly corroded on inner face

Pass 27 Oct 2010 80,536 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2010 80,536 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2009 79,181 miles

engine burning oil

front brake discs in poor condition

Fail 26 Oct 2009 79,152 miles

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

engine burning oil

front brake discs in poor condition

slight exhaust blow front centre joint

Fail 22 Oct 2008 78,115 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front brake discs corroded

slight exhaust blow from joints

Pass 22 Oct 2008 78,115 miles

front brake discs corroded

slight exhaust blow from joints

Fail 29 Oct 2007 73,416 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Oct 2007 73,416 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2007 73,091 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Oct 2006 68,965 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2006 68,905 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2006 68,864 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

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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R640 WLN is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 R640 WLN, 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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R640 WLN is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 17 April 1998.

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