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R706 MDY

1998 Vauxhall Tigra

Silver Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

73,297 mi
Last recorded73,297 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2009
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Tigra72,844 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR706 MDY
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 8 Apr 2009 73,297 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

corrosion to inner wheel arches

corrosion to inner/outer sills

corrosion to o/s/f brake hose furrell

corrosion to rear chassis rails

damage to n/s/f tyre wall

dampness to steering rack

front exhaust joint corroded

heavy corrosion to front panels

n/s head light slight movement

rear indicators faded

Pass 15 Apr 2008 65,245 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

ODD TYRE TREADS FITTED TO REAR OF VEHICLE. DIRECTIONAL AND ASYMETRIC TREADS FITTED.

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

offside front tyre bald inside edge.

Fail 11 Apr 2008 65,132 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

ODD TYRE TREADS FITTED TO REAR OF VEHICLE. DIRECTIONAL AND ASYMETRIC TREADS FITTED.

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

offside front tyre bald inside edge.

Pass 17 May 2007 58,151 miles

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

front no/plate cracked

slight scuff damage to outer sidewall of nearside front tyre

Fail 11 May 2007 58,105 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

Both front tyre side walls perrished( look to me like they have been run flat)

Pass 13 May 2006 53,547 miles

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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R706 MDY is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra in Silver with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R706 MDY, 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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R706 MDY is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 27 May 1998.

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