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R807 OUY

1998 Vauxhall Tigra

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2017
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

96,715 mi
Last recorded96,715 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2017
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Tigra72,844 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR807 OUY
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Fail 5 Jan 2017 96,715 miles

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 Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

rear axle has heavy surface corrosion

sill covers fitted unable to fully check condition

Pass 4 Jan 2016 93,507 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight blow at front to centre pipe joint (joint heavily corroded) (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner under sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear brake slightly binding

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner under sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear tyre bald on inner edge on raised platform section

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

cooling fan not working

corrosion starting in both rear chassis sections

exhaust front and centre pipes heavily corroded

oil leak from engine

unable to fully check condition of both outer sills as they have covers over them

Pass 19 Dec 2014 90,392 miles

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

Oil leak

exhaust heat shield loose(down pipe)

Fail 19 Dec 2014 90,392 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Oil leak

exhaust heat shield loose(down pipe)

Pass 4 Jan 2014 87,065 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Jan 2014 87,065 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2013 83,369 miles

rear silencer corroded but not blowing

Fail 5 Jan 2013 83,369 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear silencer corroded but not blowing

Pass 9 Jan 2012 79,608 miles

main beam tell tail lamp dosent illuminate when main beam is selected.

rear number plate characters not of standard font.

slight corrosion nearside inner sill

slight corrosion offside inner sill.

Fail 7 Jan 2012 79,608 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

main beam tell tail lamp dosent illuminate when main beam is selected.

rear number plate characters not of standard font.

slight corrosion nearside inner sill

slight corrosion offside inner sill.

Pass 8 Jan 2011 76,012 miles

corrosion starting both rear inner sills

front shock absorber seem slightly soft

main beam tell tail light does not work

oil leaks at engine bay

very slight play in offside front headlight

Fail 8 Jan 2011 76,012 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both front tyres on 2-3mm

corrosion starting both rear inner sills

front shock absorber seem slightly soft

main beam tell tail light does not work

offside front wiper blade split

oil leaks at engine bay

very slight play in offside front headlight

Pass 9 Jan 2010 72,321 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2010 72,321 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2009 68,440 miles

Offside front tyre has damage to sidewall.

Pass 11 Jan 2008 66,813 miles

front brake discs are discoloured

offside front tyre is cut on outer wall

Fail 10 Jan 2008 66,813 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

front brake discs are discoloured

offside front tyre is cut on outer wall

Pass 8 Jan 2007 65,225 miles

0ffside front tyre cut on outer wall

engine has a bad oil leak

front brake discs are lipped

Fail 8 Jan 2007 65,225 miles

0ffside front tyre cut on outer wall

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

engine has a bad oil leak

front brake discs are lipped

Pass 11 Jan 2006 63,519 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2006 63,519 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

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

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

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

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

both front wiper not clearing the screen

nearside rear shock obsorber leaking

slight fluctuation on front brakes

strong advise offsdide rear tyre split and perished in side wall

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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R807 OUY is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra in Blue 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 R807 OUY, 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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R807 OUY is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 3 February 1998.

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