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R228 VLL

1998 Vauxhall Tigra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2015
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

42,202 mi
Last recorded42,202 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2014
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Tigra72,844 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR228 VLL
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2014 42,202 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2013 38,532 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 13 Sep 2010 37,863 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2010 37,863 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Feb 2009 34,498 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2008 33,178 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2007 31,677 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2007 31,675 miles

Nearside Inner Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Inner Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

movement to steering rack

Pass 24 Feb 2006 28,485 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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R228 VLL 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 77.8%.

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 R228 VLL, 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 R228 VLL registered?

R228 VLL is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 23 January 1998.

Is R228 VLL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R228 VLL shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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