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R828 MBU

1998 Vauxhall Tigra

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

64,507 mi
Last recorded64,507 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2010
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Tigra72,844 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR828 MBU
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2010 64,507 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2009 61,481 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Mar 2009 61,468 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Coolant leak

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2008 57,539 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2008 57,539 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Feb 2007 53,000 miles

ADVISED CUSTOMER ADVISORY ITEMS NEED TO BE RECTIFIED.

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

OVARALL BRAKE EFFORT JUST PASSED, ADVISED CUSTOMER NEEDS ATTENTION.

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 14 Mar 2006 48,540 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2006 48,540 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2005 44,725 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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R828 MBU is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra in Blue with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R828 MBU, 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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R828 MBU is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 21 May 1998.

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