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R103 RRB

1998 Vauxhall Tigra

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2013
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

43,550 mi
Last recorded43,550 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2012
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Tigra72,844 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR103 RRB
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2012 43,550 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2011 41,865 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front brake discs badly worn

n/s/r tyre wall perished

Fail 28 Dec 2011 41,865 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front brake discs badly worn

n/s/r tyre wall perished

Pass 29 Jan 2011 31,321 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 14 Jan 2010 29,669 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 27,921 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 26,039 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 23,998 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 21,871 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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R103 RRB is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 R103 RRB, 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 RRB registered?

R103 RRB is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 31 January 1998.

Is R103 RRB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R103 RRB shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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