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R853 VDT

1998 Vauxhall Tigra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

105,194 mi
Last recorded105,194 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2020
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Tigra72,844 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR853 VDT
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 27 Jan 2020 105,194 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2019 100,610 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2019 100,607 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jan 2018 96,857 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2018 96,857 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2017 91,678 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2017 91,678 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2016 88,344 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Fail 4 Feb 2016 88,344 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Jan 2015 85,871 miles

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

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

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

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

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

rear tyres cracking tread

Fail 21 Jan 2015 85,871 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

rear tyres cracking tread

Pass 27 Jan 2014 83,166 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 80,402 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2012 80,402 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2012 78,247 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 15 Dec 2010 74,117 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 68,552 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2008 61,202 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 54,453 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 49,081 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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R853 VDT is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 R853 VDT, 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 R853 VDT registered?

R853 VDT is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 9 May 1998.

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