MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
111,178 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
brake warning light on
nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge
offside and nearside rear inner sills corroded
sill covers fitted
Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
brake warning light on
nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge
offside and nearside rear inner sills corroded
sill covers fitted
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Oil leak
Rear inner sills corroded
Very slight play in rear wheel bearings
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Rear axle beam corroded
Rubber exhaust hanger deteriorated
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Offside Front position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Rear axle beam corroded
Rubber exhaust hanger deteriorated
Engine management light on.
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside rear inner sill started to corrode.
Offside rear indicator showing slight white light.
Offside rear inner seal started to corrode.
Spare tyre deteriorated.
Spare tyre flat.
Vacuum hose off joint on engine. Nearside
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Engine management light on.
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside rear inner sill started to corrode.
Offside rear indicator showing slight white light.
Offside rear inner seal started to corrode.
Spare tyre deteriorated.
Spare tyre flat.
Vacuum hose off joint on engine. Nearside
front number plate in poor condition
rear tyres perished
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Tigra?
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R959 HRF is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra in Blue with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 R959 HRF, 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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R959 HRF is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 20 January 1998.
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