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R953 ETX

1998 Vauxhall Tigra

Green Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2013
Tests17 (8 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate47.1%

Mileage

86,025 mi
Last recorded86,025 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2013
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Tigra72,844 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR953 ETX
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

8 pass 9 fail
Fail 18 Oct 2013 86,025 miles

Brake load sensing valve defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 12 Oct 2012 81,523 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 5 Oct 2012 81,416 miles

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)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 10 Oct 2011 79,020 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2011 79,017 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2010 76,615 miles

Battery insecure

Fail 18 Oct 2010 76,615 miles

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

Battery insecure

Pass 12 Oct 2009 73,763 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2009 73,763 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2008 71,784 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2008 71,784 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Fail 3 Oct 2007 68,565 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Oct 2007 68,565 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2007 68,505 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 20 Oct 2006 64,191 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2006 64,191 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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)

play in boyh front suspension lags.

Pass 19 Oct 2005 60,643 miles

Offside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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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R953 ETX is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra in Green with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.1%.

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 R953 ETX, 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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R953 ETX is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 26 January 1998.

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