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R951 VBL

1998 Vauxhall Tigra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

93,393 mi
Last recorded93,393 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2011
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Tigra72,844 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR951 VBL
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2011 93,393 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine temp sensor water leak

foot pedal has travel

nsf bottom ball joint gator split

nsf strut noisy when turnt

rear arches corroded

Fail 24 May 2011 93,342 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine temp sensor water leak

foot pedal has travel

nsf bottom ball joint gator split

nsf strut noisy when turnt

rear arches corroded

Pass 19 May 2010 87,069 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 18 May 2010 87,069 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Jan 2009 82,947 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

o/s and n/s rear inner sills slightly corroded

slight corrosion under brake master cylinder area

Pass 17 Jan 2008 71,729 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 63,060 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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R951 VBL is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R951 VBL, 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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R951 VBL is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 1 February 1998.

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