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R240 CFU

1998 Vauxhall Tigra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,563 mi
Last recorded97,563 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2010
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Tigra72,844 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR240 CFU
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2010 97,563 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 88,996 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 27 Oct 2009 88,748 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 29 Oct 2008 81,444 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2008 81,436 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

cooling fan not cutting in and overheating.

handbrake requires attention.[stiff]

Pass 22 Oct 2007 76,806 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2007 76,806 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 3 Oct 2006 70,845 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2005 66,253 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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R240 CFU 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 66.7%.

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 R240 CFU, 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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R240 CFU is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 9 April 1998.

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The MOT history for R240 CFU shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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