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R98 BAE

1997 Vauxhall Tigra

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

92,993 mi
Last recorded92,993 miles
Recorded on25 May 2021
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Tigra79,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR98 BAE
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 May 2021 92,993 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 May 2020 92,921 miles
Fail 22 May 2020 92,921 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 91,574 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracks on rear sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 90,053 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 89,872 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2015 89,887 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2015 89,887 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2014 89,406 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2014 89,406 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 88,753 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 87,555 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2012 87,555 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Jun 2011 85,853 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 22 Jun 2011 85,853 miles

Horn emits two or more alternating tones (1.6.2d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2010 85,296 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 84,213 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 83,241 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

corrosion to underbody

front no.plate lamp worn

Pass 7 Jun 2007 82,184 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 81,086 miles

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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R98 BAE is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1997 Vauxhall Tigra models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.5% with a typical mileage of 79,155 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 R98 BAE, 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 29 years old, this Vauxhall Tigra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R98 BAE is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 9 August 1997.

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