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R96 TBD

1998 Vauxhall Tigra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

46,017 mi
Last recorded46,017 miles
Recorded on8 May 2017
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Tigra72,844 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR96 TBD
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 May 2017 46,017 miles

Body has slight corrosion both rear wheel arches (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit near and worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit near and worn on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 45,705 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2015 45,123 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2015 45,123 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 May 2014 43,897 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2013 42,161 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 17 Apr 2012 40,494 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 40,494 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 38,464 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2010 36,060 miles

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

front n/plate in poor condition

Pass 16 Apr 2009 33,686 miles

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

front n/plate damaged

rear exhaust mounting splitting

Pass 8 May 2008 30,948 miles

front n/plate damaged

n/s/r inner sidelight not working

Pass 11 May 2007 27,438 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front n/plate damaged

Fail 11 May 2007 27,438 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front n/plate damaged

Pass 12 May 2006 23,071 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front n/plate damaged

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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R96 TBD is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R96 TBD, 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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R96 TBD is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 15 May 1998.

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