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R977 FEW

1998 Vauxhall Tigra

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

71,629 mi
Last recorded71,629 miles
Recorded on14 May 2014
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Tigra72,844 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR977 FEW
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 May 2014 71,629 miles

slight smoke emmited from exhaust

underside rusty

Fail 3 May 2014 71,626 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

underside rusty

uneven wear on tyres

Pass 4 May 2013 115,477 miles

o/s bottom ball joint worn

rear exhaust mount corroded

slight play in rear wheel bearings

visual smoke from exhaust

Fail 20 Apr 2013 115,467 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear exhaust mount corroded

Pass 26 Apr 2012 113,654 miles

front tyres worn to limit

Fail 21 Apr 2012 113,654 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

coolant cap missing

n/s/f tyre worn low

o/s/f tyre worn low

Pass 13 Apr 2011 111,360 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2011 111,279 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Apr 2010 107,749 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 103,271 miles

exhaust rubbers perished

inner sills corroded

offside headlamp very slightly loose

rear brake hose ferrules slightly corroded

Pass 2 Sep 2008 91,311 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2008 91,311 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2007 75,753 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2007 75,753 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Sep 2006 63,366 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2006 63,366 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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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R977 FEW is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra in Blue with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 R977 FEW, 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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R977 FEW is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 9 January 1998.

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