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R104 MVT

1998 Vauxhall Tigra

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

71,146 mi
Last recorded71,146 miles
Recorded on29 May 2013
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Tigra72,844 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR104 MVT
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 May 2013 71,146 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 69,908 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 67,258 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 64,459 miles

front number plate cracked

Pass 8 May 2009 61,575 miles
Fail 8 May 2009 61,575 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Pass 16 Apr 2008 55,220 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 4 Apr 2007 47,798 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2006 43,090 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2006 42,994 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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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R104 MVT is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R104 MVT, 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 R104 MVT registered?

R104 MVT is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 25 February 1998.

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