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R710 CFS

1998 Vauxhall Tigra

Silver Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

47,645 mi
Last recorded47,645 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2012
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Tigra72,844 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR710 CFS
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2012 47,645 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

o/s/r corrosion at tow eye

Fail 17 Jul 2012 47,645 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

o/s/r corrosion at tow eye

Pass 21 Jun 2011 42,542 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front brake discs worn

front chassis corroded at wishbone mountings

outer sills/ steps corroded

power steering rack damp at pinion

rear chassis corroded at spring mountings

rear inner sills and inner wheelarches corroded

Pass 1 Jul 2010 38,167 miles

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

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front brake discs worn

o/s/f tyre slightly perished

outer sills/ steps corroded

rear chassis corroded at springs

rear outer and inner sills corroded

Fail 1 Jul 2010 38,167 miles

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front brake discs worn

o/s/f tyre slightly perished

outer sills/ steps corroded

rear chassis corroded at springs

rear outer and inner sills corroded

Pass 16 Jun 2009 31,772 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

brake servo mounting corroded

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s/f tyre sidewall cut

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

rear inner sills corroded

steering rack damp at pinion

Fail 15 Jun 2009 31,772 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

brake servo mounting corroded

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s/f tyre sidewall cut

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

rear inner sills corroded

steering rack damp at pinion

Pass 3 Jul 2008 28,402 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Oil leak

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both rear inner sills corroded

n/s/f tyre cut on outer sidewall but not exposeing cord

Pass 3 Jul 2007 25,167 miles

n/s/f brake pads very low. †engine oil leak. †engine overheating,cooling fan inoperative. †o/s door checkstrap broken.

Pass 30 Jun 2006 22,364 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2006 22,364 miles

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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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R710 CFS is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra in Silver 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 R710 CFS, 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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R710 CFS is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 26 June 1998.

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