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R960 CHD

1998 Vauxhall Tigra

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

102,996 mi
Last recorded102,996 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2017
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Tigra72,844 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR960 CHD
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2017 102,996 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s and o/s/r inner sills rusty and slightly weak

Fail 13 Jul 2017 102,994 miles

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s and o/s/r inner sills rusty and slightly weak

Pass 20 Jul 2016 98,662 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

wax oil used under body

Fail 20 Jul 2016 98,658 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

wax oil used under body

Pass 23 Jul 2015 95,208 miles

sill covers

Pass 7 Aug 2014 92,219 miles

slight play to both rear wheel bearings

Fail 31 Jul 2014 92,219 miles

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

slight play to both rear wheel bearings

Pass 13 Aug 2013 88,035 miles

o/s/f ball joint boot damp with grease

oil leaks

rear coil springs corroded

slight movement to both rear coil springs

slight play to both front top strut mounts

Fail 12 Aug 2013 88,019 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

front brake discs corroded and worn

o/s/f ball joint boot damp with grease

oil leaks

rear coil springs corroded

slight movement to both rear coil springs

slight play to both front top strut mounts

Pass 2 Aug 2012 83,210 miles

coolant leak from engine possibly from water pump

front brake discs slightly lipped and worn

front brake pads getting low

o/s/f bottom ball joint dust cover starting to perish

slight play to both rear wheel bearings

Fail 2 Aug 2012 83,210 miles

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

coolant leak from engine possibly from water pump

front brake discs slightly lipped and worn

front brake pads getting low

o/s/f bottom ball joint dust cover starting to perish

slight play to both rear wheel bearings

Pass 20 Jul 2011 78,331 miles

coolant stains around radiator area

slight oil leaks

slight play to both rear wheel bearings

Fail 6 Jul 2011 78,272 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

coolant stains around radiator area

engine mis-firing

slight oil leaks

slight play to both rear wheel bearings

Pass 14 Jul 2010 74,944 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 67,518 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 63,777 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

corrosion exhaust system

horn slightly harsh

Pass 3 Aug 2007 58,038 miles

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

handbrake effeciency 17% only just passed.

Pass 29 Jul 2006 51,000 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2005 47,224 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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R960 CHD is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra in Blue with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 R960 CHD, 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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R960 CHD is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 23 January 1998.

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