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R978 MOK

1998 Vauxhall Tigra

Green Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

60,880 mi
Last recorded60,880 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2013
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Tigra72,844 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR978 MOK
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2013 60,880 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2013 60,776 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Pass 5 Jan 2012 57,740 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front discs slight wear

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 5 Jan 2012 57,740 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front discs slight wear

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Jan 2011 54,531 miles

Centre Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2010 51,404 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 48,395 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2009 48,395 miles

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 Jan 2008 45,004 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2007 41,731 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 38,203 miles

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

Fail 8 Feb 2006 38,203 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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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R978 MOK is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra in Green with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 R978 MOK, 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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What year was R978 MOK registered?

R978 MOK is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 3 February 1998.

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