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R230 KUG

1998 Vauxhall Tigra

Black Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

87,272 mi
Last recorded87,272 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2011
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Tigra72,844 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR230 KUG
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2011 87,272 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Fail 2 Jun 2011 86,759 miles

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

Brake pedal creeps down under servo assistance and touches the floor (3.3.C.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 8 Jul 2010 82,271 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 77,226 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges.

Pass 9 Jul 2008 70,428 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 66,328 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 62,735 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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R230 KUG is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra in Black 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 R230 KUG, 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 R230 KUG registered?

R230 KUG is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 20 March 1998.

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