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TBZ 4868

1998 Vauxhall Tigra

Green Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

105,868 mi
Last recorded105,868 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Tigra72,844 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTBZ 4868
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 105,868 miles
Pass 17 May 2021 105,571 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 105,020 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 102,903 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 100,617 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 97,979 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 95,455 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Jul 2014 92,413 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

front exhaust system slightly deteriorated

front lower cross member slightly corroded

Pass 21 Jul 2014 92,413 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

front exhaust system slightly deteriorated

front lower cross member slightly corroded

Pass 23 Jan 2013 89,186 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2013 89,186 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 23 Jan 2012 83,304 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 12 Jan 2011 71,458 miles

O/S/R Brake binding slightly

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Jul 2009 59,511 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2008 48,907 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2008 48,907 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 11 May 2007 47,725 miles
Fail 11 May 2007 47,718 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 6 Mar 2006 43,575 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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TBZ 4868 is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra in Green with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 TBZ 4868, 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 TBZ 4868 registered?

TBZ 4868 is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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