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R857 WDP

1998 Vauxhall Tigra

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

53,962 mi
Last recorded53,962 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2010
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Tigra72,844 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR857 WDP
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2010 53,962 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

both front top strut bearings notchy

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

corrosion to both inner sills corroded

o/s/f wheel rim damaged

plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 25 Nov 2010 53,962 miles

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

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

both front top strut bearings notchy

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

corrosion to both inner sills corroded

freeplay detected in parking brake lever

o/s/f wheel rim damaged

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 12 Oct 2009 53,545 miles

chips in windscreen

compensator valve linkage slightly siezed

corrosion on n/s/r inner sill

dampness on rack

front tyres slightly out of shape and wearing on edges

headlight aims on lower limit

knocking noise when turning steering wheel (no play)

o/s/f roadwheel damaged

parking brake light staying on

play in rear wheel bearings

slight blockage on washer jets

slight play in track rod ends under load

slight roughness on n/s/r wheel bearing

surface corrosion on front discs

Fail 12 Oct 2009 53,545 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

chips in windscreen

compensator valve linkage slightly siezed

corrosion on n/s/r inner sill

dampness on rack

front tyres slightly out of shape and wearing on edges

headlight aims on lower limit

knocking noise when turning steering wheel (no play)

o/s/f roadwheel damaged

parking brake light staying on

play in rear wheel bearings

slight blockage on washer jets

slight play in track rod ends under load

slight roughness on n/s/r wheel bearing

surface corrosion on front discs

Pass 12 Sep 2008 52,859 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

dampness around steering rack

headlight aims on lower limits

inner rear sills corroded

o/s/f wheel rim dented

parking brake light on dash

puncture repair in n/s/r tyre

slight movement in n/s/r wheel bearing

steering rack flexing on mountings on lock to lock test

stone chips in windscreen

unable to check outer sills fully due to side skirts fitted

Fail 12 Sep 2008 52,859 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

dampness around steering rack

headlight aims on lower limits

inner rear sills corroded

o/s/f wheel rim dented

parking brake light on dash

puncture repair in n/s/r tyre

slight movement in n/s/r wheel bearing

steering rack flexing on mountings on lock to lock test

stone chips in windscreen

unable to check outer sills fully due to side skirts fitted

Pass 10 Sep 2007 50,696 miles

exhaust corroded

play in n/s rear wheel bearing

slight lift in both track rod ends under load

Pass 5 Sep 2006 47,705 miles

both rear tyres misshapen slightly and perished

exhaust system corrodid

power steering rack damp

Fail 5 Sep 2006 47,705 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rer tyres slightly misshapen and perished

exhaust system slightly corrodid

power steering rack damp

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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R857 WDP is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 R857 WDP, 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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R857 WDP is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 23 June 1998.

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The MOT history for R857 WDP shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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