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R98 BEY

1998 Vauxhall Tigra

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2011
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

95,120 mi
Last recorded95,120 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2010
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Tigra72,844 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR98 BEY
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2010 95,120 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

near/side front 195/50 VR 15 tyre worn on inner edge

plastic oversills fitted to near/side and off/side outer sills

Fail 15 Oct 2010 95,120 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

near/side front 195/50 VR 15 tyre worn on inner edge

plastic oversills fitted to near/side and off/side outer sills

Pass 3 Oct 2009 87,308 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

plastic oversills fitted

Fail 3 Oct 2009 87,308 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

plastic oversills fitted

Fail 11 Sep 2009 86,792 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

corodded areas on rear floor to chassys

o/s/front tyre worn on inner edge

slight play in o/s/ rear wheel bearing

sports pipe fitted to rear

Pass 26 Aug 2008 79,762 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2008 79,756 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2007 65,596 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2007 65,594 miles

Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

exhust center and front section poor condition

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 BEY is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra in Blue with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 R98 BEY, 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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R98 BEY is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 19 May 1998.

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