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R982 KTV

1998 Vauxhall Tigra

Red Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2013
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

95,929 mi
Last recorded95,929 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2012
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Tigra72,844 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR982 KTV
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2012 95,929 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2011 90,886 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 23 Feb 2011 90,886 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2010 86,937 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2010 86,897 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Mar 2009 82,847 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

slight play in ns tie bar

Fail 6 Mar 2009 82,826 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

os r brake pipe corroding

slight play in ns tie bar

Fail 14 Jul 2008 75,183 miles

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

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

catylictic exhaust box corroded

rusting on all four flexible brake hoses

slight rusting on both front to rear brake pipes and offside rear brake pipe

Pass 14 Jul 2008 75,183 miles

catylictic exhaust box corroded

rusting on all four flexible brake hoses

slight rusting on both front to rear brake pipes and offside rear brake pipe

Pass 17 Jul 2007 63,900 miles

slight rusting on metel brake pipes

slight wear on brake discs

Fail 17 Jul 2007 63,900 miles

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

slight rusting on metel brake pipes

slight wear on brake discs

Pass 12 Jul 2006 58,929 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

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

Fail 12 Jul 2006 58,929 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2005 53,583 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

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

slight exhaust blow at front joint

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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R982 KTV is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra in Red 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 R982 KTV, 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 R982 KTV registered?

R982 KTV is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 11 March 1998.

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