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R746 GGB

1998 Vauxhall Tigra

Silver Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2017
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

69,775 mi
Last recorded69,775 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2016
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Tigra72,844 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR746 GGB
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2016 69,775 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2016 69,775 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 26 Jan 2015 67,960 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2015 67,960 miles

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

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2014 65,826 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2014 65,826 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2013 63,665 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2013 63,655 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Jan 2012 60,867 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2012 60,867 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 17 Jan 2011 59,756 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 58,907 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2010 58,906 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 28 Jan 2009 57,996 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jan 2009 57,996 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

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

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

nearside front tyre cracking in tread area advise change

Pass 5 Feb 2008 57,172 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2008 57,171 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 31 Jan 2007 55,806 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2007 55,806 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Jan 2006 54,034 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2006 54,034 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

boot full

both front brake discs very worn

both headlamps projecting a slightly blurred image ( condensation in unit )

plastic sill covers fitted to both sides

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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R746 GGB 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 52.4%.

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 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 R746 GGB, 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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R746 GGB is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 6 February 1998.

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