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R255 WMX

1998 Vauxhall Tigra

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2009
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

36,755 mi
Last recorded36,755 miles
Recorded on2 May 2008
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Tigra72,844 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR255 WMX
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 2 May 2008 36,755 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 33,547 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2006 31,422 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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R255 WMX is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra in Blue with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R255 WMX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R255 WMX registered?

R255 WMX is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 29 June 1998.

Is R255 WMX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R255 WMX shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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