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R186 WRB

1998 Vauxhall Tigra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

52,081 mi
Last recorded52,081 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2013
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Tigra72,844 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR186 WRB
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2013 52,081 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 44,303 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 42,622 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2012 42,622 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 23 Mar 2011 40,146 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear wiper blade torn

sill covers fitted

steering rack damp

surface corrosion to both inner sill at rear

Pass 26 Mar 2010 38,801 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 37,730 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front wipers smear

handbrake cables covered in grease

plastic sill covers fitted

steering rack damp

Pass 20 Mar 2008 36,300 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

all indicators starting to go white

all tyres perishing

slight oil mist around steering rack

slight play in both front strut top mounts

Fail 20 Mar 2008 36,300 miles

all tyres perishing

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

all indicators starting to go white

slight oil mist around steering rack

slight play in both front strut top mounts

Pass 15 Mar 2007 34,917 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 33,215 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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R186 WRB is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 R186 WRB, 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 R186 WRB registered?

R186 WRB is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 15 January 1998.

Is R186 WRB safe to buy?

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