1998 Vauxhall Tigra 1.4L Petrol · R8 CJO
1998 Vauxhall Tigra (1.4L, petrol). First registered 26 Jun 1998. Recorded mileage 107,740 miles. MOT expired on 27 Apr 2026.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL TIGRA
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 27 Apr 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 107,740 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R8 CJO Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/04/2025
- 107,740 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R8 CJO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Vauxhall Tigra (R8 CJO) between March 2022 and April 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
R8 CJO Mileage History
- 07/03/2022105,063 mi
- 17/03/2023106,375 mi+1,312 mi
- 08/03/2024107,358 mi+983 mi
- 28/04/2025107,740 mi+382 mi
Average of roughly 852 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Vauxhall Vauxhall Tigra
Our database tracks 2 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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Common Problems: VAUXHALL TIGRA
Known issues reported by owners and MOT testers.
- Water ingress through the rear hatch and blocked drainage(Moderate)
RAC's Tigra review tells buyers to watch for poorly fitting, leaky rear hatches - the giveaway being wind noise on the move - and the same water finds its way inside when the drains clear. BreakerYard's Tigra fault guide covers the interior consequence: water pooling in the footwells because debris and leaves have blocked the drainage holes. On a 25-year-old coupe with a big glass tailgate and perished strips, a damp carpet means corroded floor panels, soaked seat motors and a musty MoT-relevant inspection of the seats and belts.
- Suspension and brake wear on light, fast-ageing cars(Moderate)
RAC's Tigra review lists tired dampers and brake discs as the model's other likely bills, alongside a rattly interior, and BreakerYard's Tigra guide points at the rear brake hardware: fluid weeping around the rear brake drums means the wheel cylinders are corroded and need renewal with a full bleed. On a light, narrow-tyred coupe that has spent two decades in British salt, both ends of the car wear out the suspension and brake components long before the engine does.
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- Water ingress through the rear hatch and blocked drainageModerate
RAC's Tigra review tells buyers to watch for poorly fitting, leaky rear hatches - the giveaway being wind noise on the move - and the same water finds its way inside when the drains clear. BreakerYard's Tigra fault guide covers the interior consequence: water pooling in the footwells because debris and leaves have blocked the drainage holes. On a 25-year-old coupe with a big glass tailgate and perished strips, a damp carpet means corroded floor panels, soaked seat motors and a musty MoT-relevant inspection of the seats and belts.
- Suspension and brake wear on light, fast-ageing carsModerate
RAC's Tigra review lists tired dampers and brake discs as the model's other likely bills, alongside a rattly interior, and BreakerYard's Tigra guide points at the rear brake hardware: fluid weeping around the rear brake drums means the wheel cylinders are corroded and need renewal with a full bleed. On a light, narrow-tyred coupe that has spent two decades in British salt, both ends of the car wear out the suspension and brake components long before the engine does.
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