MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
133,090 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
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)
Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Battery insecure
Near side wiper blade split
Off side rear tyre has been run flat and damaged inner wall
Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
Rear exhaust bracket hitting rear axle
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
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 Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Oil leak
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
eml on
osf hlamp cracked
rear no plate cracked
rear tyres cracking
Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
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)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Oil leak
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
eml on
osf hlamp cracked
rear no plate cracked
rear tyres cracking
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear number plate cracked
cills and above rear springs rusty
Inner cills rusty
Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
inner cils rusty
Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Tigra?
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R89 HDV is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 R89 HDV, 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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R89 HDV is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 30 January 1998.
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