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R943 BRO

1998 Vauxhall Tigra

Green Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

135,133 mi
Last recorded135,133 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2010
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Tigra72,844 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR943 BRO
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2010 135,133 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2010 135,133 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2008 119,679 miles

Oil leak

drivers door check strap missing

drivers window not working

Fail 4 Dec 2008 119,678 miles

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

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

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

Oil leak

drivers door check strap missing

drivers window not working

Pass 3 Dec 2007 102,877 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2007 102,877 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

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

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

Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

catalyst joint to front pipe very thin

front number plate damaged

offside window inop

oil leaks

Pass 15 Nov 2006 82,722 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2006 82,718 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

All shock absorbers becoming weak.

Oil leak evident.

Pass 18 Nov 2005 65,700 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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R943 BRO is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra in Green with a 1,389cc 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 R943 BRO, 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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R943 BRO is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 9 January 1998.

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