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R669 ULC

1998 Vauxhall Tigra

Red Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

90,776 mi
Last recorded90,776 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2012
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Tigra72,844 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR669 ULC
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2012 90,776 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 Jun 2011 84,944 miles

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

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

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

Nearside rearview mirror missing

Offside and nearside steering rack gaiters damp with oil

Offside rear tyre cracked and perrished

Windscreen lightly scratched by defective wiper

Fail 6 Jun 2011 84,944 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Nearside rearview mirror missing

Offside and nearside steering rack gaiters damp with oil

Offside rear tyre cracked and perrished

Windscreen lightly scratched by defective wiper

Pass 7 Jun 2010 80,130 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside rear tyre cracked and perrished on tread and sidewalls

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 7 Jun 2010 80,130 miles

Nearside Front Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside rear tyre cracked and perrished on tread and sidewalls

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Jun 2009 75,832 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2009 75,832 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2008 74,749 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 68,069 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2006 63,131 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 5 Jan 2006 63,131 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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R669 ULC is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra in Red with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 R669 ULC, 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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R669 ULC is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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