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R185 BUJ

1998 Vauxhall Tigra

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

77,302 mi
Last recorded77,302 miles
Recorded on23 May 2011
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Tigra72,844 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR185 BUJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 May 2011 77,302 miles
Pass 1 May 2010 72,840 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 63,085 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 57,411 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 53,636 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 49,698 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2006 49,698 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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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R185 BUJ is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra in Blue with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R185 BUJ, 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 R185 BUJ registered?

R185 BUJ is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 7 March 1998.

Is R185 BUJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R185 BUJ shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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