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R791 PRB

1998 Vauxhall Tigra

Green Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

100,991 mi
Last recorded100,991 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2014
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Tigra72,844 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR791 PRB
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2014 100,991 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2014 100,991 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Jun 2013 94,323 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 20 Jun 2013 94,309 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 15 Jun 2012 87,625 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 15 Jun 2012 87,625 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2011 80,504 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

slight corrosion by rear n/s spring mounting

slight fraying on rear n/s seat belt

Fail 20 Jun 2011 80,434 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

slight corrosion by rear n/s spring mounting

slight fraying on rear n/s seat belt

Pass 9 Jun 2010 75,202 miles

some corrosion on nearside rear brake pipe.nearside rear seatbelt fluffing on edge.

Fail 9 Jun 2010 75,202 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

some corrosion on nearside rear brake pipe.nearside rear seatbelt fluffing on edge.

Pass 29 May 2009 72,210 miles

Battery insecure

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

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Jun 2008 68,688 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 22 May 2008 68,628 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 8 May 2007 62,637 miles

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

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

Fail 8 May 2007 62,637 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2006 53,434 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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R791 PRB is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra in Green with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 R791 PRB, 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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R791 PRB is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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