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R877 KEH

1998 Vauxhall Tigra

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

58,568 mi
Last recorded58,568 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2017
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Tigra72,844 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR877 KEH
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2017 58,568 miles

Previous welding done to vehicle.

Plastic outer sill trims fitted.

Brake pipes covered in grease.

Corrosion to both rear inner sills.

Corrosion to bulkhead.

Corrosion to front brake disc inner faces.

Corrosion to vehicle underside.

Front number plate poor condition.

N/S/R Tyre in poor condition cracking to sidewalls and out of shape.

Fail 1 Nov 2017 58,561 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

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

Brake pipes covered in grease.

Corrosion to both rear inner sills.

Corrosion to bulkhead.

Corrosion to front brake disc inner faces.

Corrosion to vehicle underside.

Front number plate poor condition.

N/S/R Tyre in poor condition cracking to sidewalls and out of shape.

Plastic outer sill trims fitted.

Previous welding done to vehicle.

Pass 12 Oct 2016 57,540 miles

brake pipes greased

nsr tyre distorting

osr inner drop sill corroding

previous welding repairs carried out

sills covered with trim

under body corroding

Pass 23 Oct 2015 56,224 miles

Front Both lower arms heavily corroded

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)

Offside Rear Heavy corrosion visible on sill

Rear Both springs corroded

Rear axle corroded

Fail 14 Oct 2015 56,221 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened Hand brake cable frayed (3.5.1b)

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.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)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Front Both lower arms heavily corroded

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)

Offside Rear Heavy corrosion visible on sill

Rear Both springs corroded

Rear axle corroded

Pass 17 Oct 2014 54,660 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

coil springs corroding

flex brake pipes ends corroded

o/s/r shocker damp

rear drop sills corroding

rear tyres side walls cracking

Pass 18 Oct 2013 52,754 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

flex brake pipes ends corroded

front brake discs inner face poor

front brake pads close to limit

front tyres close to limit

rear drop sills corroded

rear tyres cracking

Pass 1 Nov 2012 51,152 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)

advise both rear tyres starting to perish

advise corrosion on both front brake discs

advise corrosion on both front inner sills

Fail 26 Oct 2012 50,928 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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)

advise both rear tyres starting to perish

advise corrosion on both front brake discs

advise corrosion on both front inner sills

Fail 24 Oct 2012 50,916 miles

Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

corrosion to all underbody areas ,including front suspension arms,all coil springs and handbrake cables

drivers door latch noisey

front brake discs corroded on inner surface,front brake pads low

front brake hose ferrules corroded

heavy corrosion to both rear inner sills not yet excessive

nearside front tyre on 2.5mm

nearside rear footbrake effort slightly low

nearside rear inner side light innop(2 fitted)

nearside steering rack gaiter damp

offside front tyre on 2.8mm

slight fluid leak from offside rear shockabsorber

slight play in nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 19 Oct 2011 48,138 miles

exhaust front pipe and cat mounting flanges corroded and weakend

front brake hose ferrules corroded

front brake pads low,slight corrosion wear to brake discs

light corrosion to all rear chassis and sill areas

nearside rear inner side light innop(2 fitted)

slight dampness around nearside rack gaiter

slight fluid leak from offside rear shock absorber

slight perishing/cracking to both nearside tyre side walls

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 21 Oct 2010 45,409 miles

both front lower arms corroded.

front brake discs worn ,brake pads low

front brake pipe ferrules ,lightly corroded

heavy corrosion to exhaust front /cat joint

light corrosion to both rear inner sills

slight dampness around nearside steering rack gaiter

slight fluid leak from offside rear shockabsorber

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 15 Oct 2009 42,160 miles

corrosion and wear to front brake discs on inner edge

exhaust frontpipe & cat section corroded

light corrosion to all underbody areas,including front suspension areas,rear inner sills and front brake hose ferrules

vehicle underbody wet at time of test

Pass 21 Oct 2008 39,109 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

both outer sill covered by plastic protective covers

slight corrosion nsr inner sill

slight corrosion osr inner sill

Pass 17 Oct 2007 35,914 miles

front brake pads low(not below minimum thickness)

general corrosion to underbody areas & front brake discs

o/s door checkstrap noisy

Fail 17 Oct 2007 35,914 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

front brake pads low(not below minimum thickness)

general corrosion to underbody areas & front brake discs

o/s door checkstrap noisy

Pass 11 Oct 2006 33,412 miles

light corrosion all underbody areas

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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R877 KEH is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra in Blue 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 R877 KEH, 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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R877 KEH is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 1 June 1998.

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