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L200 OAF

1998 Vauxhall Tigra

Green Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

97,860 mi
Last recorded97,860 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2011
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Tigra72,844 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL200 OAF
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2011 97,860 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 11 Jun 2011 97,805 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 14 Jun 2010 93,622 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 91,698 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2009 91,695 miles

Front registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

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

Rear registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Pass 29 May 2008 89,733 miles
Fail 28 May 2008 89,733 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2007 79,866 miles

both rear brake flexi hose ferrules have slight corosion

offside front headlamp has condensation inside it, but doesnt affect beam pattern

Fail 15 Jun 2007 79,829 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

both rear brake flexi-hose ferrules have corosion

nearside front tyre has small cut in outer sidewall

offside front headlamp has condensation inside it , but does not affect beam image

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

unable to check handbrake cables effectively as they are covered in mud/dirt

Pass 16 Jun 2006 73,432 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside rear brake hose ferrule slightly corroded

offside rear brake hose ferrule slightly corroded

Fail 15 Jun 2006 72,401 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside rear brake hose furrel slightly corroded

offside rear brake hose furrel slightly corroded

offside rear brake squeaking

slight inbalance at front brakes

Fail 17 Feb 2006 73,359 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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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L200 OAF is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra in Green with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 L200 OAF, 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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L200 OAF is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 14 February 1998.

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