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R660 EUY

1998 Vauxhall Tigra

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2019
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

116,928 mi
Last recorded116,928 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2019
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Tigra72,844 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR660 EUY
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Fail 27 Feb 2019 116,928 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam and damaged (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill and floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both door step s corroded

lots of corrosion to under body and rear end

Pass 22 Mar 2018 108,187 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive door step (5.2.6)

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

Fail 16 Mar 2018 108,156 miles

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

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive door step (5.2.6)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2017 97,849 miles

Nearside Rear tyre slightly out of shape

lots of corrosion to rear underbody

Fail 22 Mar 2017 97,849 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear tyre slightly out of shape

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

lots of corrosion to rear underbody

Pass 17 Mar 2016 86,919 miles

Front exhaust corroded

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

Fail 15 Mar 2016 86,909 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Front exhaust corroded

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

Pass 4 Mar 2015 75,668 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

exhaust corroded

Fail 26 Mar 2014 73,830 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2014 73,830 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 72,145 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 11 Mar 2013 72,144 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (5.2.6)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Mar 2012 70,252 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 68,000 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 22 Mar 2010 65,267 miles

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 62,663 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 59,263 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Fail 27 Mar 2008 59,263 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 18 May 2007 54,235 miles

both rear tyres cracking

o/s/r tyre stepping

same advisory list as test No: 321168137114

Fail 18 May 2007 54,235 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

aux belt tracking

corrosion setting in (rear sills)

handbrake cables worn (n/s/r cable now frayed) STRONG ADVISORY

rear wiper blade perished

slight blow from centre exhaust

slight sweat from pas rack

Fail 16 Apr 2007 54,129 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

aux belt cracking

both front tyres bolding

both rear tyres cracking and stepping

corrosion setting in on under body and rear road springs

hb cables wearing (rear)

rear wiper blade split

slight sweat from PAS rack

Pass 12 Apr 2006 47,949 miles

rear exhaust silencer baffles broken internally and rattling.

Fail 12 Apr 2006 47,949 miles

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

rear exhaust silencer baffles broken internally and rattling.

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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R660 EUY is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra in Blue with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 R660 EUY, 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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R660 EUY is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 19 June 1998.

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