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R803 LNV

1998 Vauxhall Tigra

Silver Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

110,560 mi
Last recorded110,560 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2014
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Tigra72,844 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR803 LNV
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2014 110,560 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2013 105,820 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

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

Fail 8 Oct 2013 105,820 miles

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

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

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

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

Pass 23 May 2012 98,048 miles

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 22 May 2012 98,048 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 17 May 2011 90,877 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 17 May 2011 90,877 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2010 77,961 miles

exhaust flange corroded

front discs worn

surface corrosion to underside

Fail 30 Apr 2010 77,961 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

exhaust flange corroded

front discs worn

surface corrosion to underside

Pass 8 May 2009 71,961 miles

corrosion to underside and handbrake cable

nail ns front tyre

rear shockers damp

Pass 28 Apr 2008 64,921 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 58,007 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 53,926 miles

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

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

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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R803 LNV is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra in Silver with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 R803 LNV, 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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What year was R803 LNV registered?

R803 LNV is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 14 May 1998.

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