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R71 UTR

1998 Vauxhall Tigra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

105,560 mi
Last recorded105,560 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2013
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Tigra72,844 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR71 UTR
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2013 105,560 miles

mid exhaust poor condition

oil leak

sl;ight freeplay in both rear wheel bearings

Fail 13 Apr 2013 105,560 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

near sides rear tyreperished on side wall poor condition

Pass 3 Apr 2012 99,236 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2012 99,227 miles

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

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

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

Fail 1 Mar 2012 99,221 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

n/s/f spot light lenes missing

Pass 13 Jan 2011 93,786 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2011 93,786 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2010 84,383 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 75,194 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2009 75,194 miles

Centre Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

front tyres worn on inner edges & getting low on thread n/s/f fog lamp broken

Pass 15 Jan 2008 65,366 miles

rear mumber plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 13 Jan 2007 56,508 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2006 47,212 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2006 47,212 miles

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

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

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

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

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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R71 UTR is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R71 UTR, 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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R71 UTR is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 2 March 1998.

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