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R117 DJX

1998 Vauxhall Tigra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

53,110 mi
Last recorded53,110 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2013
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Tigra72,844 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR117 DJX
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2013 53,110 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

slight perishing o/s/r

Pass 23 Apr 2012 40,060 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Apr 2011 34,951 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 30,108 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 28,365 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 26,674 miles

Oil leak

Pass 22 Feb 2007 25,626 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 24,799 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2006 24,799 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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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R117 DJX is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra in Silver 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 R117 DJX, 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 R117 DJX registered?

R117 DJX is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 4 March 1998.

Is R117 DJX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R117 DJX 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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