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R813 MBN

1998 Vauxhall Tigra

Green Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2025
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

57,537 mi
Last recorded57,537 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2024
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Tigra72,844 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR813 MBN
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2024 57,537 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 14 Feb 2024 55,605 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 31 Jan 2023 51,336 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2023 51,333 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Jan 2022 47,393 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 25 Jan 2022 47,376 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Jan 2021 43,307 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear inner sills slight corrosion

Pass 20 Dec 2019 41,178 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both nearside & offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Dec 2019 41,173 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced near suspension component (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both nearside & offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 39,151 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Apr 2019 39,151 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (3.5 (a))

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2018 38,836 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 38,814 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2016 38,802 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2015 38,221 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 38,221 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 37,472 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 37,221 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 34,379 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 33,355 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

both front indicator units have condensation inside

both rear inner sills are corroded around jacking points

front brake disks corroded/worn

handbrake cables corroded

nearside rear brake pipe is very slightly corroded

small oil leak

suspect offside and nearside sills are corroded under plastic covers due to small amounts of corrosion in sight above the plastic

Fail 23 May 2011 33,355 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

both front indicator units have condensation inside

both rear inner sills are corroded around jacking points

front brake disks corroded/worn

handbrake cables corroded

nearside rear brake pipe is very slightly corroded

small oil leak

suspect offside and nearside sills are corroded under plastic covers due to small amounts of corrosion in sight above the plastic

Pass 11 May 2010 32,032 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

non standard exhaust silencer fitted but considered excessivly noisey

rear handbrake cables slightly corroded

steering rack has slight misting of fluid

Fail 11 May 2010 32,032 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

non standard exhaust silencer fitted but considered excessivly noisey

rear handbrake cables slightly corroded

steering rack has slight misting of fluid

Pass 21 May 2009 30,847 miles

front and rear brake pipe ferrules have some corrosion

front and rear wipers have wear

power steering belt is starting to crack

steering wheel has slight damage to rim

underside and suspension has some corrosion in areas

Fail 21 May 2009 30,847 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front and rear brake pipe ferrules have some corrosion

front and rear wipers have wear

power steering belt is starting to crack

steering wheel has slight damage to rim

underside and suspension has some corrosion in areas

Pass 20 May 2008 28,748 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 26,057 miles

front brake discs have slight corrosion on surfaces

middle exhaust section is corroding on weld and is blowing slightly

offside rear shock absorber has slight leak

offside rear tyre is cracking on sidewalls and inbetween tread

Pass 24 May 2006 23,273 miles

front brake discs have surface corrosion

offside rear shock absorber just starting to leak

offside rear tyre starting to crack on outer side wall

rear brakes may require inspection and adjustment

steering wheel has slight damage to base

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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R813 MBN is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra in Green with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 R813 MBN, 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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R813 MBN is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 21 January 1998.

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