MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
112,918 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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n/s/door mirror broken
o/s/front tyre wearing on inner edge
screenwashers flow rate weak on front
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
n/s/door mirror broken
o/s/front tyre wearing on inner edge
Oil leak
n/s/mirror glass missing
rear wiper blade worn
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Oil leak
handbrake efficiency very low
n/s/mirror glass missing
rear wiper blade worn
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3) DANGEROUS
Temporary fuel cap fitted
both wiper blades worn and split
nearside front tyre replaced with spare
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Temporary fuel cap fitted
both wiper blades split & worn
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Tigra?
Based on 654,705 MOT tests across 55,160 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R98 TBV is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra in Blue with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 TBV, 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 R98 TBV registered?
R98 TBV is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 28 February 1998.
Is R98 TBV safe to buy?
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