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R825 VWO

1998 Vauxhall Tigra

Silver Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

74,203 mi
Last recorded74,203 miles
Recorded on25 May 2017
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Tigra72,844 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR825 VWO
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 May 2017 74,203 miles

Oil leak ()

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion rear sills (6.1.B.2)

Fail 11 May 2017 74,167 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 Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Offside Rear Inner position lamp not working

Oil leak ()

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion rear sills (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 May 2016 72,162 miles

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

Front Road wheel slightly damaged both (4.2.A.1a)

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

both rear inner and outer sills corroding

both rear tyres perishing

cat corroded

engine cover fitted

oil leak

sill covers fitted

Fail 17 May 2016 72,162 miles

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

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

Front Road wheel slightly damaged both (4.2.A.1a)

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

both rear inner and outer sills corroding

both rear tyres perishing

cat corroded

engine cover fitted

oil leak

sill covers fitted

Pass 6 Jun 2015 67,359 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres perishing

exhaust corroded

exhaust rear baffles loose

Pass 9 Jun 2014 61,656 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

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

both rear inner sills corroding

both rear tyres perishing

exhaust corroded

Fail 9 Jun 2014 61,656 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

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

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

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

both rear inner sills corroding

both rear tyres perishing

exhaust corroded

Pass 29 May 2013 54,885 miles

slight bearing noise o/s rear

Fail 29 May 2013 54,885 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight bearing noise o/s rear

Pass 30 May 2012 50,591 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 49,430 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 47,095 miles

slight bulge on n/s/f tyre

Pass 28 May 2009 45,353 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2008 42,549 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 39,221 miles
Fail 30 May 2007 39,221 miles

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 25 May 2006 34,959 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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R825 VWO is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra in Silver with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 R825 VWO, 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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R825 VWO is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 5 March 1998.

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