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R904 ECL

1998 Vauxhall Tigra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

143,871 mi
Last recorded143,871 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2014
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Tigra72,844 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR904 ECL
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2014 143,871 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 136,850 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 20 Aug 2013 136,833 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2012 129,286 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 11 Jul 2012 129,271 miles

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)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 14 Jul 2011 123,621 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2011 123,621 miles

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)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2010 116,369 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 108,823 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 102,951 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 98,913 miles

front brake discs worn

Fail 17 Jul 2007 98,913 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

front brake discs worn

Pass 13 Jul 2006 94,850 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2006 94,849 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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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R904 ECL is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 R904 ECL, 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 R904 ECL registered?

R904 ECL is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 19 January 1998.

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