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R64 UTR

1998 Vauxhall Tigra

Green Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

75,491 mi
Last recorded75,491 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2010
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Tigra72,844 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR64 UTR
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2010 75,491 miles

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

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

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

corrosion to both rear inner sills

engine noise from offside engine... cam belt area!

Fail 3 Mar 2010 75,491 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

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

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

corrosion to both rear inner sills

engine noise from offside engine... cam belt area!

Pass 4 Mar 2009 66,992 miles

Both Rear Exhaust Rubbers Perished

Both Rear Seals Slightly Corroaded

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

Nearside Front Side Light Dim

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Mar 2008 63,743 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

nearside rear tyre starting to perish in tread

Pass 2 Mar 2007 61,393 miles

same advisory notes apply ref : 193211867446

Fail 2 Mar 2007 61,293 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

sills covered by mouldings

Pass 7 Mar 2006 58,055 miles

PREVIOUS ADVISE NOTES APPLY 02/03/2006 + NOISE FROM ENGINE , CAMBELT AREA , SUSPECT WATER PUMP (RECOMMEND INVESTIGATION) A.S.A.P.

Fail 2 Mar 2006 57,868 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

REAR BRAKE & HANDBRAKE IMBALANCE SILLS COVERED CORROSION AT REAR JACKING POINT AREAS

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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R64 UTR is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra in Green with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 R64 UTR, 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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R64 UTR is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 30 March 1998.

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