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R708 MRP

1998 Vauxhall Tigra

Silver Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

50,088 mi
Last recorded50,088 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2021
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Tigra72,844 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR708 MRP
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2021 50,088 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror cover missing (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2020 46,739 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Rear Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Feb 2020 46,739 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2019 43,690 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

front tyres wearing on inner edge

Fail 14 Feb 2019 43,690 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 15 Feb 2018 42,038 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 40,995 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2017 40,995 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Pass 13 Feb 2016 40,265 miles

rear exhaust mounting broken

Pass 28 Feb 2015 39,461 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2013 37,366 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nsr inner sill corroded

osr inner sill corroded

rear exhaust rubber mounts deteriorating

Pass 15 Aug 2012 35,839 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2012 35,839 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 Aug 2011 34,033 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2010 32,686 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2010 32,683 miles

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Jul 2009 31,408 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 30,579 miles

advise front brake disc in poor condition

Fail 12 Jul 2008 30,579 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

advise front brake disc in poor condition

Pass 7 Jul 2007 28,899 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2006 27,068 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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R708 MRP is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra in Silver with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R708 MRP, 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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R708 MRP is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 9 June 1998.

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