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Vauxhall Tigra

Green · Petrol · 1998 · 1,598 cc

R499 LPCMOT history

R499 LPC is a green petrol Vauxhall Tigra first used on 6 Mar 1998. Its MOT is valid until 26 Feb 2027 and it has passed 21 of 24 MOT tests, with 43,687 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 26 Feb 2027
Mileage
43,687 mi
At MOT on 13 Feb 2026
MOT tests
24
21 passed · 3 failed
Per year
1,265 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R499 LPC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Tigra
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
6 Mar 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

R499 LPC was last recorded at 43,687 miles on 13 Feb 2026, 1,741 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
41,946 miles · 19 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
1,741 miles
Average per year
1,265 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 43,687 miles
  • 2025 – 41,946 miles
  • 2024 – 40,313 miles
  • 2023 – 37,002 miles
  • 2022 – 36,736 miles
  • 2021 – 35,681 miles
  • 2020 – 35,033 miles
  • 2019 – 33,351 miles
  • 2018 – 32,600 miles
  • 2017 – 31,953 miles
  • 2016 – 31,358 miles
  • 2015 – 30,617 miles
  • 2014 – 30,000 miles
  • 2013 – 28,698 miles
  • 2012 – 27,869 miles
  • 2011 – 25,421 miles
  • 2010 – 24,177 miles
  • 2009 – 23,593 miles
  • 2008 – 22,626 miles
  • 2007 – 20,921 miles
  • 2006 – 18,404 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass43,687 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s & o/s heavily perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Sill covers fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside door check strap worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

Full MOT history

24 tests since 16 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass43,687 miles (+1,741)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    43,687 miles
    Test number
    111019783333
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s & o/s heavily perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass41,946 miles (+1,633)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    41,946 miles
    Test number
    248958581318
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s tyres worn on edge & perished (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass40,313 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    40,313 miles
    Test number
    666357500998
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  4. Fail40,313 miles (+3,311)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,313 miles
    Test number
    153861048017
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  5. Pass37,002 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    37,002 miles
    Test number
    727057235190
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted

  6. Fail37,002 miles (+266)1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,002 miles
    Test number
    845821559494
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted

  7. Pass36,736 miles (+1,055)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    36,736 miles
    Test number
    786102453309
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted

  8. Pass35,681 miles (+648)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    35,681 miles
    Test number
    366090035958

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass35,033 miles (+1,682)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    35,033 miles
    Test number
    141113427367
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All Tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass33,351 miles (+751)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    33,351 miles
    Test number
    922277918056
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Pass32,600 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    32,600 miles
    Test number
    646378722690
    • AdvisoryOffside door check strap worn

  12. Fail32,598 miles (+645)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,598 miles
    Test number
    791104369178
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust box (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside door check strap worn

  13. Pass31,953 miles (+595)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    31,953 miles
    Test number
    858904907466

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass31,358 miles (+741)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    31,358 miles
    Test number
    789058004786

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass30,617 miles (+617)1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    30,617 miles
    Test number
    915551945057
    • NoteSlight condensation in osf headlamp

  16. Pass30,000 miles (+1,302)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    30,000 miles
    Test number
    255254744044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass28,698 miles (+829)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    28,698 miles
    Test number
    478462543050
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  18. Pass27,869 miles (+2,448)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    27,869 miles
    Test number
    879069932052
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • NoteSmall cut to cords off side rear tyre

  19. Pass25,421 miles (+1,244)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    25,421 miles
    Test number
    656095841075
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  20. Pass24,177 miles (+584)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    24,177 miles
    Test number
    123292030040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass23,593 miles (+967)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    23,593 miles
    Test number
    663215039003
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres perished

  22. Pass22,626 miles (+1,705)1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    22,626 miles
    Test number
    571477138081
    • NoteBoth rear tyres badly perished

  23. Pass20,921 miles (+2,517)1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    20,921 miles
    Test number
    512450847008
    • NoteBoth rear tyres perished

  24. Pass18,404 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    18,404 miles
    Test number
    144637946468

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about R499 LPC

Does R499 LPC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R499 LPC is valid until 26 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on R499 LPC?
The MOT on R499 LPC is valid until 26 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has R499 LPC done?
R499 LPC was recorded at 43,687 miles at its MOT on 13 Feb 2026, an average of 1,265 miles a year.
Has R499 LPC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R499 LPC has failed 3 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on R499 LPC ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on R499 LPC find?
R499 LPC passed its latest MOT on 13 Feb 2026 with 5 advisories: front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s & o/s heavily perished; front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s worn on edges; integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced, and 2 more.

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