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R991 HGX

1998 Vauxhall Tigra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2014
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

57,608 mi
Last recorded57,608 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2014
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Tigra72,844 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR991 HGX
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 2 Apr 2014 57,608 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

front brake discs are worn

front number plate is damaged

n/s front brake is slower to operate

o/s head lamp is damp inside

sill covers fitted

Pass 22 Feb 2013 50,732 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 22 Feb 2013 50,732 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 Feb 2013 50,130 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 47,253 miles

exhaust downpipe heat shield loose

steering rack damp

Pass 4 Apr 2011 45,548 miles

front wiper blades starting to split

steering rack damp

Pass 26 Mar 2010 43,515 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2010 43,515 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2009 40,390 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside front tyre cuts to tread area and worn low on edges

offside and nearside front brake hose ferrels some corrosion

offside door mirror some damage

offside front tyre cuts to tread area

Fail 27 Mar 2009 40,390 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

nearside front tyre cuts to tread area and worn low on edges

offside and nearside front brake hose ferrels some corrosion

offside door mirror some damage

offside front tyre cuts to tread area

Fail 25 Mar 2008 38,117 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside front tyre sidewall damage and cuts to tread area

Nearside rear tyre sidewall damage

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Mar 2008 38,117 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside front tyre sidewall damage and cuts to tread area

Nearside rear tyre sidewall damage

Pass 26 Mar 2007 35,068 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre tread area.

Nail in nearside rear tyre tread area.

Slight play in nearside rear wheel bearing.

Pass 21 Mar 2006 32,014 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2006 32,014 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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R991 HGX is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R991 HGX, 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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R991 HGX is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 14 April 1998.

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