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R974 LNV

1998 Vauxhall Tigra

Silver Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

99,314 mi
Last recorded99,314 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2013
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Tigra72,844 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR974 LNV
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2013 99,314 miles

Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

general underbody rusting

o/s/f seat belt slow to retract

Fail 9 Apr 2013 99,254 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

general underbody rusting

o/s/f seat belt slow to retract

Pass 12 Apr 2012 87,786 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2012 87,786 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 13 Apr 2011 79,405 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 12 Apr 2011 79,405 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 12 Jan 2010 72,375 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2010 72,374 miles

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Seat belt affected by a cracked seat frame (5.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

Pass 7 Oct 2008 63,781 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Oct 2008 63,781 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2007 57,489 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2007 55,527 miles
Fail 19 May 2006 51,223 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

outer sills covered,front no plate damaged

Pass 19 May 2006 51,223 miles

outer sills covered,front no 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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R974 LNV is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra in Silver with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R974 LNV, 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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R974 LNV is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 7 May 1998.

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