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R103 CMJ

1998 Vauxhall Tigra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

97,702 mi
Last recorded97,702 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2008
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Tigra72,844 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR103 CMJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2008 97,702 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 87,749 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2007 87,719 miles

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

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2006 76,356 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2006 76,356 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Rear Brake load sensing valve has been disconnected and was fitted as standard (3.6.E.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Brake discs showing signs of wear.

Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Slight play in both front strut top mountings.

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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R103 CMJ is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 R103 CMJ, 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 R103 CMJ registered?

R103 CMJ is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 1 January 1998.

Is R103 CMJ safe to buy?

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