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R221 FNB

1998 Vauxhall Tigra

Silver Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

106,781 mi
Last recorded106,781 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2012
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Tigra72,844 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR221 FNB
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2012 106,781 miles

EXHAUST RUBBER OFF AT REAR ;- refitted

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

OIL leak ;- at offside front of engine

YOU ARE NO LONGER ALLOWED TO HANG OBJECTS IN THE FRONT WINDSCREEN;- removed objects

surface rust on offside and nearside inner sill panels

Pass 11 Dec 2010 94,176 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2010 94,176 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 7 Jan 2010 83,274 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2010 83,274 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 Dec 2008 70,351 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2007 62,264 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 53,112 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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R221 FNB is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra in Silver with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R221 FNB, 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 R221 FNB registered?

R221 FNB is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 11 June 1998.

Is R221 FNB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R221 FNB shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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